Prin. Software Engineer (Elastic)

Nightwing; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwing seeks an Elastic Engineer to join a distributed team focused on building and optimizing an ELK-based data platform. You will own data pipelines, implement dashboards, and ensure secure integration across enterprise tools.

The role requires strong Elastic engineering capabilities, hands-on Kubernetes experience, and the ability to work with sensitive government-related data in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required.
• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• Must obtain DHS Suitability.
• 6+ years of directly relevant software development experience.
• At least 2 years of experience as an Elastic Cloud on Kubernetes (ECK) admin or equivalent role.
• At least 2 years of experience with Elasticsearch DSL.
• At least 5 years of experience with Kubernetes architecture.
• Strong knowledge of ELK stack.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as JavaScript, Python, Bash, etc.

Responsibilities

• Build data pipelines to ingest external datasets into Elastic products.
• Design, deploy, maintain, and enhance the Elastic Logstash Kibana (ELK) platform.
• Install and configure ELK.
• Use Elastic search indices, Elastic search APIs, Kibana dashboards, Log Stash and Beats.
• Use or create plug-ins for ELK like authentication and authorization plug-ins.
• Integrate ELK with enterprise tools and APIs for authentication/authorization.
• Design and implement complex development use cases with Python, Groovy, and Bash.
• Use Elastic Search Cluster Monitoring Tools.

Skills

US Citizenship

Active security clearance

TS/SCI eligibility

DHS suitability

Software development experience

ECK admin experience

Elasticsearch DSL

Kubernetes architecture

ELK stack

Scripting: Python/JavaScript/Bash

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering/Computer Science or related

Tools

Elastic Cloud on Kubernetes (ECK)

Elasticsearch DSL

Kibana/Logstash/Beats

Job description

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers' most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers' most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

The Elastic Engineer will be a part of a team of Data Analytic Engineers enhancing, maintaining, and sustaining an Elastic, Logstash, and Kibana (ELK) instance with a heavy emphasis on data on-boarding, content development, configuration, troubleshooting, reporting, and visualizations. The candidate must possess prior Elastic engineering and administration experience, meet the necessary certification prerequisites, and work well in a distributed team environment.

The Duties And Responsibilities Of This Role Include

• Building data pipelines to ingest external datasets into Elastic products.
• Designing, building, deploying, maintaining, and enhancing the Elastic Logstash Kibana (ELK) platform.
• Installing and configuring ELK.
• Using Elastic search Indices, Elastic search APIs, Kibana Dashboards, Log Stash and Beats.
• Using or creating plug-ins for ELK like authentication and authorization plug-ins.
• Integrating ELK with enterprise tools and APIs, such as for authentication and authorization.
• Designing and implementing complex development use cases and scenarios using programming language, such as Python, Groovy, and Bash.
• Using Elastic Search Cluster Monitoring Tools.

Required Skills

• U.S. Citizenship
• Active Secret (S) clearance. Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
• Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
• 6+ years of directly relevant software development experience required.
• At least 2 years of experience as an Elastic Cloud on Kubernetes (ECK) admin or equivalent role.
• At least 2 years of experience with Elasticsearch Domain Specific Language (DSL).
• At least 5 years of experience with Kubernetes architecture.
• Strong knowledge of ELK stack.
• Knowledge of scripting languages, such as JavaScript, Python, Bash, etc.

Desired Skills

• Experience working in an agile environment.
• Experience supporting federal customers.

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline is required.

Desired Certifications

• DoD 8570.1-M Compliance at IAT Level I (e.g., Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)) certification highly desired
• Agile software development methodology certification (e.g. SCRUM Master) highly desired.
• Has achieved an Elastic certification, such as: Elastic Certified Engineer, Elastic Certified Analyst, or Elastic Certified Observable Engineer
• Has achieved a Kubernetes certification, such as: Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA), Kubernetes and Cloud Native Security Associate (KCSA), Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we'll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.