ECS is seeking a Sr. Observability Engineer to work in our Fairfax, VA office. Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

Job Description:

Are you passionate about the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity and ready to embark on a career with a positive and lasting impact? Join our dynamic team at ECS, a leading provider of solutions in science, engineering, and advanced technologies, including cloud, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), data, and enterprise transformation solutions. If you're seeking a challenging yet rewarding position where you can enhance your skills, collaborate with experts in the field, and contribute significantly to the protection of digital assets, this opportunity is perfect for you.

We are seeking a skilled Elasticsearch and Observability Engineer to join our dynamic team within the ECS Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP). The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing Elasticsearch environments and a deep understanding of observability and monitoring solutions. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high-performance and scalable search capabilities, along with robust observability and monitoring systems.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage Elasticsearch clusters.
• Optimize search query performance and indexing strategies.
• Ensure data integrity and security in Elasticsearch environments.
• Monitor Elasticsearch health and performance, addressing issues proactively.
• Develop and maintain observability frameworks using tools like Kibana, Grafana, or similar.
• Implement logging, metrics, and tracing systems for real-time monitoring of applications.
• Analyze and visualize complex datasets to identify trends and anomalies.
• Work with cross-functional teams to define observability and search requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members.
• Keep up to date with emerging trends and technologies in search and observability.
• Document architectures, procedures, and processes.
• Prepare reports on system performance, issues, and resolutions.

Required Skills:

• Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities.
• Able and willing to support domestic or international on-site travel with customers or at ECS offices. Any travel will be short in duration and well-planned.
• Possess and maintain a U.S. Passport.
• Able and willing to obtain a US Security Clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree or related experience.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with other search technologies (e.g., Solr, Lucene).
• Certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., Elastic Certified Engineer, Elastic Observability Engineer).
• Experience in a DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering role.
• At least three years of experience demonstrating proficiency in the following skills:
  • Elasticsearch and observability tools.
  • SIEM concepts and platforms such as Elastic, Splunk, IBM QRadar, or LogRhythm, including the ability to design, implement, and optimize complex SIEM solutions.
  • Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix systems, networking, and cloud services.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the cybersecurity field, including advanced threat landscapes, sophisticated security protocols, and a wide array of cyberattack methodologies.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
  • Experience with other search technologies (e.g., Solr, Lucene).
  • Certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., Elastic Certified Engineer, Elastic Observability Engineer).
  • Experience in a DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering role.

ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. ECS promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3800 employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.