Elasticsearch Engineer - Kubernetes & Cloud-Native

RPMGlobal

Bethesda, Northern (MD, KY)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking an Elasticsearch Engineer to develop, deploy, and maintain NoSQL databases as part of a Kubernetes-based microservices platform for Open Source Intelligence workflows. The role is on-site in Bethesda, MD and supports cloud, AI/ML, cross-domain transfer, data processing, and analytics for defense and intelligence communities.

Responsibilities include deploying and tuning Elasticsearch/Redis, designing config management, collaborating with systems engineers, and

Qualifications

Experience with Kubernetes and container platforms such as EKS, Rancher, or RKE2.
Experience designing, maintaining, and tuning Elasticsearch databases.
Experience with Keycloak, Redis, or Strimzi.
Experience hardening databases to comply with NIST 800-53 security controls.

Responsibilities

Deploy, triage, debug, and maintain production-class databases, including Elasticsearch and Redis.
Design and support database configuration management strategies across air-gapped network fabrics.
Partner with Systems Engineers to architect solutions for new capabilities.
Contribute to operational monitoring capabilities that provide proactive system notifications.
Contribute technical input to engineering documentation, diagrams, and models.
Participate in Agile release planning, scrums, design sessions, bug triage, and related team activities.