Senior Elastic Architect/Engineer - Quantico, VA (Hybrid) - Top

Elastic Engineer/Architect needed for an opportunity with SOC's client to work in Quantico, Virginia.

Remote flexibility available! Telework offered with a requirement to be onsite up to three (3) days a week at Quantico Marine Corps Base VA.

Active Top Secret Clearance is required!

Position Description:
The Elastic Architect/Engineer is a critical role responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and operational support of the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, Beats). This position focuses on architecting solutions for large-scale data ingestion, real-time search and analytics, and visualization to maintain a strong data-driven decision-making capability and adhere to relevant data governance policies. The Elastic Architect/Engineer will collaborate with cybersecurity professionals, engineers, and IT staff to build and enhance data pipelines, create insightful dashboards, and improve the overall data platform.
Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in data architecture, search engineering, or big data solutions.
• Active Top-Secret Clearance REQUIRED, eligible to be upgraded to TS/SCI
• Must meet 8570 IASAE III certification requirements at the time of hire. (e.g., CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP- ISSEP certification)
• Bachelor's Degree, in Cybersecurity, and/or Information Systems Management or equivalent experience.
• Highly desired: Elastic Certified Engineer (ECE) certification.

Responsibilities:

• Elastic Architecture and Design:
  • Design and architect scalable, high-performance Elastic Stack solutions to meet business and technical requirements.
  • Develop and maintain data models, index strategies, and shard allocation plans.
  • Install, configure, and maintain Elastic Stack components in cloud or on-premise environments.
• Data Ingestion and Processing:
  • Build and manage data ingestion pipelines using Logstash, Beats, and other integration tools (e.g., Kafka).
  • Implement data transformation, enrichment, and parsing logic to prepare data for indexing.
  • Ensure data quality, integrity, and availability across the platform.
• Search, Analytics, and Visualization:
  • Develop complex search queries, aggregations, and analytics to extract insights from data.
  • Design and create insightful and interactive dashboards and visualizations in Kibana.
  • Work with stakeholders to understand their data needs and build custom analytics solutions.
• Performance Tuning and Optimization:
  • Monitor cluster health and performance, proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks.
  • Optimize index performance, query speed, and resource utilization.
  • Perform capacity planning to ensure scalability for future growth.
• System Administration and Maintenance:
  • Perform system administration tasks for the Elastic cluster, including upgrades and patching.
  • Implement and manage security for the Elastic Stack, including role-based access control (RBAC), encryption, and SSO.
  • Develop and maintain backup and disaster recovery strategies for the data platform.
• Collaboration and Support:
  • Collaborate with development teams to integrate applications with the Elastic Stack.
  • Provide expert-level support and guidance to users of the platform.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to the Elastic ecosystem.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest Elastic Stack features, best practices, and industry trends.
  • Research and evaluate new technologies and plugins to enhance platform capabilities.
  • Document architectural standards, procedures, and best practices.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• This is primarily a Telework position with a requirement to be onsite up to three (3) days a week
• If alternate worksite is other than client facilities or corporate office space, must have the reliable ability to communicate over voice (cell phone preferred) and stable, capable internet connection
• Must be able to communicate complex technical ideas to a diverse customer base both verbally and in written form

Employment Pre-requisites
The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: Successful completion of a background investigation, and d rug urinalysis.
SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer,EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.

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Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations, which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description.All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Estimated Min Rate: $84.00
Estimated Max Rate: $120.00