Linux Elastic Systems Administrator

Description

Analyze data sources to provide actionable recommendations Deploy, configure, and maintain the Elastic stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) in a scalable and highly available environment Develop and maintain data pipelines to ingest, process, and enrich log data from various sources into Elasticsearch Design, develop, and maintain insightful and actionable dashboards in Kibana to monitor system performance, security events, and application health Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours support Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps Develop strategic insights from large data sets Present technical information to technical and non-technical audiences Manipulate and clean large, disparate datasets for bulk analysis to identify connections Utilize different programming languages to write code, open files, read files, and write output to different files Conduct queries and develop algorithms to analyze data structures Generate queries and reports Use basic descriptive statistics and techniques (e.g., normality, model distribution, scatter plots) Utilize data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, STATA SAS, SPSS) Employ data mining and data warehousing principles Demonstrate knowledge of query languages such as SQL (structured query language) Conduct risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk) Utilize Hadoop, Java, Python, SQL, Hive, and PIG to explore data Collect, store, and monitor data Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education/Training:

• Bachelor's Degree in IT, Engineering, or another relevant discipline preferred
• Active DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification with Continuing Education (CE) - (CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP) required
• Must have, or obtain upon hire, an active DoD 8570.01-M CSSP Infrastructure Support certification with Continuing Education (CE) - (CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, CND)

Experience:

• 6+ years of general (full-time) work experience
• 4+ years of direct experience in programming/scripting, troubleshooting code, SIEM technologies, and/or bulk data analysis
• 1+ years of experience working in a management or leadership role

Security:

• Must be a US citizen

• Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance and eligibility for TS/SCI
• Candidates with active current TS/SCI preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
• Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
• Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
• Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

Salary: $110,000.00 - 130,000.00

Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.