Sr. Observability & Security Consultant

ECS; Richmond Hill; Remote; CAD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS is seeking a Sr. Observability & Security Consultant to enhance cybersecurity measures and manage Elasticsearch environments. This full-time remote position requires a proactive individual with expertise in observability tools like Splunk, Kibana, and Grafana, ready to contribute to protecting digital assets in a dynamic team setting.

Benefits

Remote working flexibility

Opportunity for certifications

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Experience designing and managing Elasticsearch environments.
• Proficiency in cybersecurity and observability tools.
• Certifications such as Elastic Certified Engineer are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Splunk for log aggregation and incident response.
• Design and manage Elasticsearch clusters.
• Develop observability frameworks using tools like Kibana and Grafana.

Skills

Communication

Elasticsearch

Observability

Cybersecurity

SIEM

Education

Relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Splunk

Kibana

Grafana

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Job Description

ECS is seeking a

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.

Job Description

ECS is seeking a Sr. Observability & Security Consultant 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 dynamic 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

• Utilize Splunk for log aggregation, analysis, and visualization to support observability and incident response.
• 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.
  
  

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 the following skills:
• Elasticsearch and observability tools.
• SIEM concepts and platforms such as Elastic, Splunk, IBM QRadar, or LogRhythm, including the ability to design, implement, and optimize complex SIEM solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix systems, networking, and cloud services.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the cybersecurity field, including advanced threat landscapes, sophisticated security protocols, and a wide array of cyberattack methodologies.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• 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
  
  

ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3800+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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