Elastic Engineer (Services Australia)

Showtime Consulting Pty Ltd; Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Showtime Consulting Pty Ltd in Australia seeks an experienced Elastic Platform Engineer (Resident Engineer) to support the operation, sustainment, and continuous improvement of a complex Elastic (ELK) observability and search platform within a secure government program.

In this hands-on role, you will manage a customer-directed backlog, ensure the platform remains healthy and secure, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced ITIL-governed environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Kibana, Logstash) and ECE preferred.
• Strong Linux administration and automation using Ansible and scripting.
• Experience with ITIL service management—incident, problem, change, and request.
• Ability to integrate data across enterprise sources and produce actionable insights.
• Excellent communication across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the customer-directed backlog across ITIL incident, problem, request, and change management.
• Perform Elastic Stack platform lifecycle activities: upgrades, patching, health checks, remediation.
• Build and maintain Logstash pipelines and onboard data sources.
• Design, build, and maintain Kibana dashboards, visualisations, and alerting for mission-critical systems.
• Automate operational tasks using Ansible and Linux scripting.
• Produce operational and executive reporting from high-volume logs and telemetry.
• Contribute to security, risk, and governance documentation with audit-ready outputs.

Skills

Elastic Stack

Linux

Ansible

ITIL

Data integration

Communication

Tools

Elasticsearch

Kibana

Logstash

ECE

Job description

Are you ready to be a part of a team that's redefining ultra-secure cloud solutions?

Join a team that’s shaping the future of cloud and cybersecurity.

Join a team that’s shaping the future of cloud and cybersecurity.

At Showtime Consulting, we don’t just build ultra-secure cloud solutions—we enable organisations to thrive in the most challenging high-threat environments. If you’re truly passionate about innovation, security, and making a real impact, you’re in the right place.
We deliver security where it matters most—protecting national infrastructure, defence, and mission‑critical operations. Our solutions are trusted by leading organisations, and our team is at the forefront of innovation in ultra-secure cloud and cross-domain security.

At Showtime Consulting, we don’t just build ultra-secure cloud solutions—we enable organisations to thrive in the most challenging high-threat environments. If you’re truly passionate about innovation, security, and making a real impact, you’re in the right place.

We deliver security where it matters most—protecting national infrastructure, defence, and mission‑critical operations. Our solutions are trusted by leading organisations, and our team is at the forefront of innovation in ultra-secure cloud and cross-domain security.

Our people are specialists in secure cloud, defence technology, and insider risk mitigation. We thrive in high-stakes environments, where cybersecurity isn’t just a requirement—it’s mission-critical. If you’re ready to contribute to industry-leading projects and grow in a company that values trust, innovation, and resilience, explore our open roles today.

Meet THE Team

Terry Hicks

Principal Cloud Consultant

Resource and Operations Manager at Showtime Consulting

George Constantine

People Operations Lead

Associate Consultant at Showtime Consulting Bachelor of Information Technology Student

CEO at Showtime Consulting | Expert in Ultra-Secure Cloud, Cross-Domain Solutions, Insider Risk Management & Defence-Grade Cybersecurity

Open Roles

Elastic Engineer (Services Australia)

Company Description
Showtime Consulting is a leading provider of Shielded Cloud and Digital Solutions across Australia and New Zealand. We specialise in delivering secure, enterprise‑scale technology outcomes within highly regulated environments, supporting government and national security programs.
We partner with clients delivering mission‑critical capabilities that require disciplined delivery, strong stakeholder engagement, and high‑quality outcomes across cyber security and cloud‑enabled environments
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Elastic Platform Engineer (Resident Engineer) to support the operation, sustainment, and continuous improvement of a complex Elastic (ELK) observability and search platform within a secure government program.
In this role, you will manage a customer‑directed backlog end to end - keeping the platform healthy, secure, and continuously improving - while working across business and technical teams in a fast‑paced, ITIL‑governed delivery environment.
This is a hands‑on, delivery‑focused engineering role suited to someone who is highly organised, detail‑oriented, and comfortable operating with precision inside strict government standard operating procedures.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage the customer‑directed backlog across ITIL incident, problem, request, and change management
• Perform Elastic Stack platform lifecycle activities - version upgrades, security patching, health checks, and remediation across ECE (Elastic Cloud Enterprise) environment
• Build and maintain Logstash pipelines and onboard new data sources to agreed standards
• Design, build, and maintain Kibana dashboards, visualisations, and alerting for mission‑critical systems
• Automate operational and configuration tasks using Ansible and Linux scripting
• Produce operational and executive reporting, converting high‑volume logs and telemetry into clear, actionable insights
• Integrate data across enterprise sources (e.g. JDBC/SAP HANA, SAML, SNMP, Nginx, Dynatrace)
• Contribute to security, risk, and governance documentation, ensuring audit‑ready outputs
• Bridge across multiple delivery, customer, and vendor teams to drive resolution and alignment
• Maintain accurate documentation and support effective knowledge transfer and long‑term system sustainment

What You’ll Need

• Experience in platform, systems, or observability engineering within complex environments
• Hands‑on experience with the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Kibana, Logstash, Beats/Elastic Agent); ECE experience highly regarded
• Strong Linux administration (Red Hat Enterprise Linux preferred) and automation using Ansible and scripting
• Experience with ITIL service management — incident, problem, request, and change
• Experience with data integration and pipeline development
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including turning high‑volume logs into operational and executive reporting
• Excellent communication skills across both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Ability to operate with precision within strict government SOPs and manage competing priorities

Desirable Experience

• Elastic Certified Engineer certified
• ITIL certification
• Experience in secure government or national security environments
• Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks such as ISM, PSPF, or Essential Eight
• Exposure to integrations including SAP HANA, SAML, SNMP, Nginx, and Dynatrace
• Red Hat certification (e.g. RHCSA)

Employment Type
Long‑term contract and permanent employment options available
Security Clearance Requirements
Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold a current NV1 security clearance.

• Attractive salary packages, incentives, and professional development support.
• Build solutions that protect defence, national security, and enterprise clients.
• A collaborative, high-trust workplace where innovation thrives
• Access to cybersecurity certifications, mentoring, and growth opportunities.
• Remote-friendly roles and adaptable work environments.
• Work on Mission-Critical Projects
• Build solutions that protect defence, national security, and enterprise clients.
• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance
• Remote-friendly roles and adaptable work environments.
• Access to cybersecurity certifications, mentoring, and growth opportunities.
• Attractive salary packages, incentives, and professional development support.
• Strong Team Culture
• A collaborative, high-trust workplace where innovation thrives

Our Values Shape Everything We Do

Security

Essential for protecting sensitive information and ensuring the company's technology cannot be compromised.

Critical for building trust with stakeholders and maintaining ethical standards in all operations, especially in such sensitive sectors.

Necessary for staying ahead of technological advancements and threats, ensuring solutions are cutting‑edge and effective.

Demonstrates dedication to the mission, the safety and security of clients’ data, and the success of their operations.

Important for providing reliable and consistent service, which is crucial for defense and intelligence operations that depend on continuity and dependability.

Fuels the drive to excel, innovate, and overcome challenges. It’s the emotional investment in the mission and the work, which can inspire teams and lead to exceptional outcomes.

Essential for protecting sensitive information and ensuring the company's technology cannot be compromised.

Critical for building trust with stakeholders and maintaining ethical standards in all operations, especially in such sensitive sectors.

Necessary for staying ahead of technological advancements and threats, ensuring solutions are cutting‑edge and effective.

Demonstrates dedication to the mission, the safety and security of clients’ data, and the success of their operations.

Important for providing reliable and consistent service, which is crucial for defense and intelligence operations that depend on continuity and dependability.

Fuels the drive to excel, innovate, and overcome challenges. It’s the emotional investment in the mission and the work, which can inspire teams and lead to exceptional outcomes.

Essential for protecting sensitive information and ensuring the company's technology cannot be compromised.

Critical for building trust with stakeholders and maintaining ethical standards in all operations, especially in such sensitive sectors.

Necessary for staying ahead of technological advancements and threats, ensuring solutions are cutting‑edge and effective.

Demonstrates dedication to the mission, the safety and security of clients’ data, and the success of their operations.

Important for providing reliable and consistent service, which is crucial for defense and intelligence operations that depend on continuity and dependability.

Fuels the drive to excel, innovate, and overcome challenges. It’s the emotional investment in the mission and the work, which can inspire teams and lead to exceptional outcomes.