Senior Engineer (Elastic Stack)

Plug
  • Colorado Springs, Colorado
    27 days ago

    Job Description

     Job Description:

    The Opportunity

    We are looking for a Senior Engineer to architect and manage high-performance data solutions for federal customers. In this role, you will build resilient Elastic Stack environments across diverse cloud and on-premises infrastructures, ensuring seamless data ingestion and operational visibility.

    Core Responsibilities

    • Architect & Deploy: Design and manage full-stack Elastic environments (ELK, Beats, Fleet) across AWS, Azure, GCP, and Kubernetes.
    • Optimize Pipelines: Build sophisticated ingestion workflows, index strategies, and automated dashboards.
    • Automate Everything: Use Python, Terraform, and Ansible to streamline deployments and system monitoring.
    • Integrate Security: Connect Elastic with SIEMs (Splunk), EDR (CrowdStrike), and various telemetry sources.
    • Lead & Mentor: Drive technical design reviews and establish architectural best practices.

    Required Qualifications

    • Clearance: Active secret or above
    • Expertise: Advanced hands-on experience with the Elastic Stack in production-scale environments.
    • Automation: Proficient in scripting (Python/Bash) and IaC tools (Terraform/Ansible).
    • Platform Knowledge: Deep understanding of Linux, networking, and containerization (Docker/K8s).
    • Communication: Ability to guide engineering teams and support international/domestic client engagements.

    Preferred Extras

    • Certifications: Elastic Certified Engineer, CKA, or AWS Solutions Architect.
    • Security Background: Experience with SIEM/EDR frameworks or Elastic Security.
    • Ecosystem Knowledge: Familiarity with competing tech like Splunk, OpenSearch, or Datadog
      Required Skills:

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationColorado Springs, Colorado

    Skills

    • Amazon Web Services (AWS)unmatched
    • Ansibleunmatched
    • Architectural Servicesunmatched
    • Automationunmatched
    • Bash Scriptingunmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Cloud Computingunmatched
    • Dockerunmatched
    • Ecosystemsunmatched
    • GCP (Good Clinical Practices)unmatched
    • Linux Operating Systemunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Microsoft Windows Azureunmatched
    • Production Systemsunmatched
    • Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
    • Reporting Dashboardsunmatched
    • Scripting (Scripting Languages)unmatched
    • Secret Clearanceunmatched
    • Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)unmatched
    • Splunkunmatched
    • Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
    • Telemetryunmatched
    • Vehicle Fleetsunmatched

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