Cyber Data Analysis Engineer (Elasticsearch)

Socket.dev; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Robust learning resources

Job summary

CACI is seeking a Cyber Data Analysis Engineer (Elasticsearch) to design, build, and maintain data collection and SIEM environments supporting government cybersecurity missions. You’ll work with on-prem and cloud systems to collect log data from multiple agencies, ensuring secure, retrievable storage and timely insights.

The role requires TS/SCI with polygraph, strong Unix/Linux and SIEM expertise, and the ability to collaborate across teams.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph or ability to pass
• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field with 6+ years of experience or equivalent
• DOD 8570 IAT Level II certification
• Ability to obtain CSSP Infrastructure Support Certification within 90 days
• 3+ years Unix/Linux Server Administration
• 2+ years Windows Server Administration
• 2+ years SIEM administration (Elasticsearch, Splunk, Sentinel, ArcSight, etc.)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Good listening and comprehension

Responsibilities

• Help customers send log data through enterprise networks to a destination
• Design, build, and maintain log data pipelines (Cribl, ArcSight, Kafka, AWS, Linux/Windows)
• Manage log data environments using Elasticsearch or Sentinel
• Identify resources to optimize Linux systems or hosted products
• Troubleshoot data flow from SIEM data collection to storage or SIEM
• Troubleshoot display or storage issues within SIEM
• Perform root cause analysis for complex issues
• Design indicators of system health for maximum uptime
• Maintain appropriate versions per agency policies
• Develop or improve processes using scripts, Ansible, or AWS
• Document tasks, changes, and statuses
• Provide team training on tasks and products
• Interact with customers during all project phases
• Be responsive to customer needs
• On-call duties occasionally (nights/weekends)

Skills

Unix/Linux Server Administration

Windows Server Administration

SIEM administration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

Elasticsearch

ArcSight

Kafka

Cribl

AWS

Job description

Job Title: Cyber Data Analysis Engineer (Elasticsearch) Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Local

The Opportunity

An Elasticsearch Engineer designs, builds, and maintains the enterprise environment for collecting, storing, and displaying data that supports cybersecurity efforts. In this role, you’ll work with on-premise and cloud systems, as well as various software products, to collect log data from multiple government agencies in compliance with policies, ensuring it is stored for easy retrieval. You should be motivated, detail-oriented, teachable, willing to share knowledge, manage time well, and understand the importance of documentation. Strong listening, speaking, note‑taking skills, and the ability to work with a team are essential.

Responsibilities

• Help customers send their log data through one or more enterprise networks to a specific destination
• Design, build, and maintain log data collection pipelines consisting of products like Cribl, ArcSight, Kafka, various AWS products, Linux servers, and Microsoft servers
• Design, build, and maintain log data management environments using products such as Elasticsearch or Sentinel
• Research and identify the physical or cloud resources needed to optimize support for specific Linux systems or hosted products
• Troubleshoot any data flow issues from the SIEM data collection point to the SIEM or designated long‑term storage destination
• Troubleshoot any data display or data storage issues within the SIEM environment
• Perform root cause analysis for complex issues
• Design and develop key indicators of system health to enable maximum uptime and proactively monitor overall health across the platform.
• Maintain appropriate application, system, and product versions according to applicable agency enterprise policies
• Develop or improve processes using tools like scripts, Ansible, or AWS products
• Document tasks, processes, changes, and product statuses
• Provide team training regarding tasks and products
• Interact with internal and external customers during all project phases
• Be aware of customer needs
• Respond to customer inquiries in a timely manner
• Demonstrate attention to detail
• Some on‑call, including nights/weekends (very rare)

Qualifications

Required:

• Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance with experience working on US Government contracts with a Polygraph, or the ability to pass a Polygraph
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field with 6 years of relevant experience; or relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• DOD 8570 IAT Level II Certification
• Ability to obtain a CSSP Infrastructure Support Certification within 90 days of hire
• 3 or more years of Unix/Linux Server Administration or similar experience
• 2 or more years of Windows Server Administration or similar experience
• 2 or more years of SIEM administration (Elasticsearch, Splunk, Sentinel, ArcSight, et c.)
• Good oral and written communications
• Good listening and comprehension

Desired:

• 1+ years of experience, in one or more of the following areas:
• LAN/WAN networking
• Kafka
• Kubernetes
• Cribl
• Ansible
• AWS (EC2, S3, NLB/ALB)
• Regular Expressions (RegEx)
• Experience with one or more scripting languages: YAML, Python, JavaScript, Bash, and/or Ruby
• Experience using version control tools such as Git

What You Can Expect

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high‑performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation’s most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is: $82,100-$172,400

CACI is anEqualOpportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any otherprotectedcharacteristic.