Sr. Elastic Engineer

ECS; Halifax Regional Municipality; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Elastic Engineer to join their dynamic team. This remote position offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions, focusing on Elasticsearch and observability. You will design and implement robust systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and ensure data integrity. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact in the cybersecurity field, this role is perfect for you. Join a company dedicated to innovation and excellence in technology services.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with Elasticsearch and observability tools.
• Proficiency in Linux/Unix systems and cloud services.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage Elasticsearch clusters for high performance.
• Develop observability frameworks using tools like Kibana and Grafana.

Skills

Elasticsearch

Observability

Communication Skills

DevOps

Cybersecurity

Scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

Tools

Kibana

Grafana

SIEM Platforms (Elastic, Splunk, IBM QRadar)

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Job Description

ECS is seeking a Sr. Elastic Engineer to work remotely. Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

Are you passionate about the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity and ready to embark on a career with a positive and lasting impact? Join our dynamic team at ECS, a leading provider of solutions in science, engineering, and advanced technologies, including cloud, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), data, and enterprise transformation solutions. If you're seeking a challenging yet rewarding position where you can enhance your skills, collaborate with experts in the field, and contribute significantly to the protection of digital assets, this opportunity is perfect for you.

We are seeking a skilled Elasticsearch and Observability Engineer to join our team within the ECS Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP). The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing Elasticsearch environments and a deep understanding of observability and monitoring solutions. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high-performance and scalable search capabilities, along with robust observability and monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage Elasticsearch clusters.
• Optimize search query performance and indexing strategies.
• Ensure data integrity and security in Elasticsearch environments.
• Monitor Elasticsearch health and performance, addressing issues proactively.
• Develop and maintain observability frameworks using tools like Kibana, Grafana, or similar.
• Implement logging, metrics, and tracing systems for real-time monitoring of applications.
• Analyze and visualize complex datasets to identify trends and anomalies.
• Work with cross-functional teams to define observability and search requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members.
• Keep up to date with emerging trends and technologies in search and observability.
• Document architectures, procedures, and processes.
• Prepare reports on system performance, issues, and resolutions.

Salary Range: $140,000 - $190,000

Required Skills

• Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities.
• Able and willing to support domestic or international on-site travel with customers or at ECS offices. Any travel will be short in duration and well-planned.
• Possess and maintain a U.S. Passport.
• Able and willing to obtain a US Security Clearance.

Desired Skills

• Experience with other search technologies (e.g., Solr, Lucene).
• Certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., Elastic Certified Engineer, Elastic Observability Engineer).
• Experience in a DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering role.
• At least three years of experience demonstrating proficiency in Elasticsearch and observability tools, SIEM concepts and platforms (e.g., Elastic, Splunk, IBM QRadar, LogRhythm), Linux/Unix systems, networking, cloud services, cybersecurity, scripting languages like Python, PowerShell, Bash.

ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, veteran status, or other protected status.

ECS is a leading provider of technology services to the U.S. Federal Government, focusing on supporting federal agencies with over 3800 employees dedicated to serving, protecting, and defending the American People.