Elasticsearch / ELK Stack Administrator

SRM Digital LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SRM Digital LLC is seeking a skilled Elasticsearch / ELK Stack Administrator in New York, NY. The ideal candidate will manage and maintain the company's logging and monitoring infrastructure while ensuring high availability and performance of the ELK Stack. Responsibilities include configuring and troubleshooting Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana, developing automation scripts in Linux/Unix and Python, and collaborating with teams for effective monitoring solutions. Strong experience in these areas is essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana (ELK Stack).
• Strong proficiency in Linux/Unix scripting and Python scripting.
• Understanding of distributed systems and search/indexing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and manage Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana (ELK Stack).
• Monitor system performance and ensure high availability of ELK environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to indexing, search, and data pipelines.
• Design and maintain dashboards and visualizations in Kibana.
• Optimize Elasticsearch clusters for performance and scalability.
• Develop automation scripts using Linux/Unix and Python.
• Manage log ingestion pipelines and data flow using Logstash or Beats.

Skills

Elasticsearch

Logstash

Kibana

Linux/Unix scripting

Python scripting

Distributed systems understanding

Troubleshooting skills

Job description

We are looking for a skilled Elasticsearch / ELK Stack Administrator to manage and maintain our logging and monitoring infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana, along with strong scripting skills in Linux/Unix and Python for automation and system optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and manage Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana (ELK Stack)
• Monitor system performance and ensure high availability of ELK environments
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to indexing, search, and data pipelines
• Design and maintain dashboards and visualizations in Kibana
• Optimize Elasticsearch clusters for performance and scalability
• Develop automation scripts using Linux/Unix and Python
• Manage log ingestion pipelines and data flow using Logstash or Beats
• Ensure data security, backup, and recovery processes
• Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams for monitoring solutions

Required Skills

• Hands‑on experience with Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana (ELK Stack)
• Strong proficiency in Linux/Unix scripting
• Experience with Python scripting
• Understanding of distributed systems and search/indexing concepts
• Experience with log management and monitoring tools
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills