Prin. Software Engineer (Elastic)

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC seeks an Elastic Engineer to bolster our ELK stack and data pipelines. You will design, deploy, and optimize Elastic components, building robust data ingestion and reporting solutions for distributed teams.

The role requires a strong background in ELK, Kubernetes, and scripting, with eligibility for U.S. government clearances. You will collaborate across Agile teams and deliver secure, scalable analytics capabilities.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship with active Secret clearance; TS/SCI eligibility required.
• Minimum 6 years of directly relevant software development experience.
• At least 2 years of Elastic Cloud on Kubernetes (ECK) admin experience.
• At least 2 years of experience with Elasticsearch DSL.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with Kubernetes architecture.
• Strong knowledge of ELK stack; scripting in JavaScript, Python, Bash, etc.

Responsibilities

• Build data pipelines to ingest external datasets into Elastic products.
• Design, deploy, maintain, and enhance the ELK platform (Elastic Logstash Kibana).
• Install and configure ELK components.
• Use Elastic Search indices, APIs, Kibana dashboards, Logstash, and Beats.
• Develop or integrate ELK plug-ins for auth and security.

Skills

US Citizenship

ELK Stack

Kubernetes

Elasticsearch DSL

Scripting (Python/Bash)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Elastic Cloud on Kubernetes (ECK)

Elasticsearch & Kibana tooling

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.

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)

Syndeo: 3464

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.

Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives. When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions.

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.