Consulting Architect | Public Sector | Maryland

Opster; United States; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Flexible locations & schedules

Generous vacation days

401k with company match

Stock program eligibility

Job summary

Elastic seeks a Consulting Architect to lead Elastic consulting engagements with government or enterprise customers. You will architect and implement Elastic solutions, focusing on platform architecture, capacity planning, and scalable search analytics.

The role requires active U.S. federal clearance, 5+ years in client-facing roles, and strong Linux/Windows skills, plus hands-on experience with Elasticsearch, cloud platforms, and programming. On-site in MD with remote work options.

Qualifications

• Active U.S. Federal security clearance (Top Secret/SCI with FS Poly).
• Minimum 5 years in client-facing consulting or technical instruction.
• Proven ability to capture requirements and deliver technical solutions.
• Minimum 5 years as Systems/Network/Cloud Engineer or similar role.
• Experience designing and optimizing Elasticsearch or distributed data tech.
• Strong Linux/Unix/Windows knowledge and CLI proficiency.
• Experience with SQL, Elasticsearch, Redis, MongoDB or similar NoSQL databases.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Programming experience in Java, Python, or JavaScript.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and oversee Elastic consulting engagements (remote and on-site).
• Architect, implement, configure Elastic solutions focusing on architecture and capacity planning.
• Build strong customer relationships and act as a trusted advisor.
• Develop demos and proofs-of-concept to showcase Elastic Stack value.
• Perform data modeling, query development, and cluster tuning for high performance.

Skills

Elasticsearch

Linux/Unix/Windows

Cloud Platforms

Programming

Databases

Information Retrieval

Education

CS/Cybersecurity degree

Tools

Elastic Certifications

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

Endgame Systems, LLC provides consulting services related to Elastic technology to Government agencies with heightened security needs. Endgame Systems, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Elastic. Elastic is a free and open search company that powers enterprise search, observability, and security solutions built on one technology stack that can be deployed anywhere. From finding documents to monitoring infrastructure to hunting for threats, Elastic makes data usable in real-time and at scale. Thousands of organizations worldwide, including Barclays, Cisco, eBay, Fairfax, ING, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, The Mayo Clinic, NASA, The New York Times, Wikipedia, and Verizon, use Elastic to power mission-critical systems. Founded in 2012, Elastic is a distributed company with Elasticians around the globe. Learn more at elastic.co. Endgame Systems, LLC, while a subsidiary of Elastic, is an independent entity focused on Government services.

As a Consulting Architect at Elastic, you will work closely with customers to deliver Elastic solutions and provide expertise on the Elastic Stack. You will act as a trusted technical advisor, guiding strategy, architecture design, and capacity planning in mission-critical environments. The ideal candidate is technically adept, proactive about self-improvement, and skilled in building strong customer relationships.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Plan, lead, and oversee Elastic consulting engagements (remote and on-site) to maximize customer value from Elastic products.
• Architect, implement, configure Elastic solutions, focusing on platform architecture, solution design, and capacity planning in mission-critical environments.
• Build strong relationships as a customer advocate, ensuring excellent communication and collaboration.
• Develop and present demos and proof-of-concepts that showcase the value of the Elastic Stack.
• Conduct data modeling, query development, optimization, and cluster tuning for scalable, high-performance search and analytics.
• Collaborate with other consultants to solve complex technical challenges in a team-oriented environment.
• Review and approve technical consulting reports that articulate project outcomes and recommendations.
• Mentor and coach consultants through enablement programs, shadowing, and ongoing training.
• Participate in technical interviews to assess and onboard new consultants.
• Work effectively in a remote, highly distributed team environment, with periodic on-site engagements.

What You Bring Along:

• Active U.S. Federal security clearance (Top Secret/SCI with FS Poly)
• You will work onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD. The expectation is to spend 4-5 days per week onsite, with the remaining time remote.
• At least 5 years of experience as a consultant or technical instructor in client-facing engagements.
• Proven ability to work with customers to capture requirements, plan, and deliver technical solutions aligned with business needs.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Systems Engineer/Administrator, Network Engineer/Administrator, Cloud Engineer/Administrator, or similar role.
• Proficiency in designing, implementing, and optimizing solutions with Elasticsearch or similar distributed data technologies.
• Strong understanding of Linux, Unix, and Windows operating systems, including command-line interfaces.
• Familiarity with information retrieval and analytics domains.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Programming experience with at least one language (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript, Ruby).
• Experience with databases, including SQL, Elasticsearch, Redis, MongoDB, or similar NoSQL technologies.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new Elastic technologies.

Bonus Points:

• Experience as a technical instructor or public speaker on enterprise infrastructure software topics for technical audiences.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification, such as Security+, or Intermediate Compliant Certification is required and must be obtained within 30 days of hire if not already held.
• Certifications or expertise in technologies like Ansible, GitHub, Kubernetes, Docker, Kafka, Redis, or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with network data, cybersecurity data, and system logs.
• Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Elastic certifications, such as:
• Elastic Certified Engineer
• Elastic Certified Analyst
• Elastic Certified Observability Engineer

Join Elastic's Federal Consulting Team and help public sector organizations solve their most complex data challenges using the Elastic Stack. If you're passionate about cutting-edge technology, customer success, and working in mission-critical environments, we'd love to hear from you!

Compensation for this role is in the form of base salary. This role does not have a variable compensation component.

The typical starting salary range for new hires in this role is listed below. In select locations (including Seattle WA, Los Angeles CA, the San Francisco Bay Area CA, and the New York City Metro Area), an alternate range may apply as specified below.

These ranges represent the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the ranges may be modified in the future.

An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Elastic believes that employees should have the opportunity to share in the value that we create together for our shareholders. Therefore, in addition to cash compensation, this role is currently eligible to participate in Elastic's stock program. Our total rewards package also includes a company-matched 401k with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% of eligible earnings, along with a range of other benefits offered with a holistic emphasis on employee well-being.

Compensation starting at: $200,000 USD

**In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for a role base premium based on the required security clearance for the territory.

Additional Information - We Take Care of Our People

As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you're looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Endgame Systems is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn't matter if you're just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do.

We strive to have parity of benefits across regions and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do.

• Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
• Health coverage for you and your family
• Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
• Generous number of vacation days each year
• Double your charitable giving - We match up to $1500 (or local currency equivalent)
• Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
• Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave

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