TS/SCI Elastic Search Engineer | Kubernetes & NoSQL

Leidos; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Elastic Search Engineer with TS/SCI clearance to join a platform engineering team. The role focuses on building and maintaining nosql databases within a Kubernetes-based microservice ecosystem, with GitOps practices across cross-functional teams.

Required are a relevant degree with 8+ years’ experience (or a Master’s with 6+ years), TS/SCI, IAT II certification, and hands-on work with Kubernetes, Elasticsearch, Redis, and Strimzi. On-site in Bethesda, MD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field with 8+ years of relevant experience; Master’s degree with 6+ years experience.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Polygraph.
• DoD 8570.01M IAT Level II certification or higher (Security+, CySA+, SSCP, CCNA Security, CISSP, etc.).
• Experience with Kubernetes and container platforms (EKS, Rancher, or RKE2).
• Experience with Elasticsearch, Redis, Strimzi, and related open-source technologies.
• Strong knowledge of Linux system administration and hardening to NIST 800-53.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, triage, debug, and maintain production databases (Elasticsearch, Redis).
• Design and implement configuration management strategies across air-gapped networks.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineers to architect solutions for new capabilities.
• Develop operational monitoring and proactive notification capabilities.
• Contribute to engineering diagrams, documents, and models; participate in Agile ceremonies.

Skills

Kubernetes

Elasticsearch

Linux administration

Redis

Container orchestration

Scripting/automation

Open-source tech

Networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree with 6+ years experience

Tools

EKS

Rancher

RKE2

Keycloak

Strimzi

Job description

Leidos is seeking an Elastic Search Engineer with TS/SCI clearance to join a platform engineering team. The role focuses on building and maintaining nosql databases within a Kubernetes-based microservice ecosystem, with GitOps practices across cross-functional teams.

Required are a relevant degree with 8+ years’ experience (or a Master’s with 6+ years), TS/SCI, IAT II certification, and hands-on work with Kubernetes, Elasticsearch, Redis, and Strimzi. On-site in Bethesda, MD.