Elastic Search Engineer - TS/SCI + CI Poly - Hybrid Bethesda, MD

Stanley Reid & Company; Bethesda, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanley Reid & Company is seeking an Elastic Search Engineer for a TS/SCI + CI poly role in Bethesda, MD. The position supports a cutting-edge DIA-NMEC DOMEX Tech Platform, building and deploying NoSQL databases within a Kubernetes-based microservice environment.

Hybrid work arrangements apply after an initial period. Candidates must hold a TS/SCI with CI poly and be ready to work on DoD/IC projects; the salary range reflects experience and clearance level.

Qualifications

• Current DoD 8570.01M IAT Level II certification (or higher) such as Security+, CySA+, SSCP, CCNA Security, or CISSP (or Associate).
• Ability to obtain and maintain Privileged User Account (PUA) certification.
• Experience with Kubernetes and container platforms such as EKS, Rancher, or RKE2.
• Experience with Elasticsearch, Keycloak, Redis, Strimzi.
• Experience hardening databases to comply with NIST 800-53 security controls.
• Strong knowledge of Linux system administration.
• Proficiency in scripting for automation and operational tooling (UNIX shell, Perl, or similar).
• Experience with Helm Chart templating and ArgoCD.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy, and maintain NoSQL databases within a Kubernetes-based microservice ecosystem.
• Support the adoption of GitOps practices across cross-functional engineering teams.
• Contribute to platform engineering initiatives for the DIA-NMEC DOMEX Technology Platform.

Skills

Kubernetes

Elasticsearch

Linux administration

Scripting (UNIX shell/Perl)

ArgoCD

Helm Chart templating

CI/CD automation

IAT Level II certification

Tools

EKS

Rancher

RKE2

Keycloak

Redis

Strimzi

Job description

Elastic Search Engineer - TS/SCI + CI Poly - Hybrid

• Bethesda, MD

Who We Are

Stanley Reid is a specialized recruiting firm connecting top contractors with exciting IC/DoD opportunities. We're dedicated to a personalized, stress-free job search, matching your unique skills and goals with the perfect role.

Our client is seeking a TS/SCI + CI poly cleared Elastic Search Engineer to join a high-energy team building and deploying a cutting-edge technology stack in support of the DIA-NMEC (National Media Exploitation Center) DOMEX Technology Platform (DTP). As an Elastic Search Engineer, you’ll be a member of our platform engineering team and help develop, deploy and maintain nosql databases as foundational elements of our microservice eco-system using a Kubernetes as foundational platform. You’ll also support the adoption of GitOps best practices across cross-functional engineering teams.

Qualified Elastic Search Engineer must have the below skills:

• Current DoD 8570.01M IAT Level II (or higher) certification, such as Security+, CySA+, SSCP, CCNA Security, or CISSP (or Associate).
• Ability to obtain and maintain Privileged User Account (PUA) certification.
• Experience with Kubernetes and container platforms such as EKS, Rancher, or RKE2.
• Experience with one or more of the following: Elasticsearch, Keycloak, Redis, Strimzi.
• Experience hardening databases to comply with NIST 800-53 security controls.
• Strong knowledge of Linux system administration.
• Proficiency in scripting for automation and operational tooling (UNIX shell, Perl, or similar).
• Experience with Helm Chart templating.
• Experience with ArgoCD
• Experience supporting DIA, NDOC, and/or D3P.

This work is located in Bethesda, MD and will allow for hybrid work once role is established. Candidates must be a US Citizen with an active TS/SCI + CI poly level government clearance. Salary for this role is between $107,900 - $195,050, depending on experience, clearance level, location, and contract requirements.