Who We Are Stanley Reid is a specialized recruiting firm connecting top contractors with exciting IC/DoD opportunities. We're dedicated to a personalized, stress-free job search, matching your unique skills and goals with the perfect role. Our client is seeking a TS/SCI + CI poly cleared Elastic Search Engineer to join a high‑energy team building and deploying a cutting‑edge technology stack in support of the DIA‑NMEC (National Media Exploitation Center) DOMEX Technology Platform (DTP). As an Elastic Search Engineer, you’ll be a member of our platform engineering team and help develop, deploy and maintain nosql databases as foundational elements of our microservice eco-system using a Kubernetes as foundational platform. You’ll also support the adoption of GitOps best practices across cross-functional engineering teams. Qualified Elastic Search Engineer must have the below skills:-Current DoD 8570.01M IAT Level II (or higher) certification, such as Security+, CySA+, SSCP, CCNA Security, or CISSP (or Associate).-Ability to obtain and maintain Privileged User Account (PUA) certification.-Experience with Kubernetes and container platforms such as EKS, Rancher, or RKE2.-Experience with one or more of the following: Elasticsearch, Keycloak, Redis, Strimzi.-Experience hardening databases to comply with NIST 800-53 security controls.-Strong knowledge of Linux system administration.-Proficiency in scripting for automation and operational tooling (UNIX shell, Perl, or similar).-Experience with Helm Chart templating.-Experience with ArgoCD-Experience supporting DIA, NDOC, and/or D3P. This work is located in Bethesda, MD and will allow for hybrid work once role is established. Candidates must be a US Citizen with an active TS/SCI + CI poly level government clearance. Salary for this role is between $107,900 - $195,050, depending on experience, clearance level, location, and contract requirements.