What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Elastic Engineer position at KIHOMAC?
- Architect, deploy, and maintain a highly available and scalable Elastic Stack environment, specializing in Elastic EDR/Defend
- Configure and optimize Elastic EDR/Defend policies and data pipelines for threat detection, prevention, and security event enrichment
- Develop and maintain Kibana dashboards and visualizations for real-time security monitoring, threat identification, and incident response tracking
- Perform proactive threat hunting and in-depth security analysis using Elastic EDR/Defend capabilities
- Troubleshoot complex Elastic Stack issues, develop comprehensive documentation, and mentor junior engineers to ensure operational excellence
- Other duties as assigned
Education/Training:
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering or science discipline preferred
- Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (ex: Security ) required
- CISSP certification preferred
Experience:
- 5 years of professional experience in the required task area
- 10 years of general (full-time) work experience
- 5 years of experience working with the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)
- 3 years of experience specifically implementing and managing Elastic EDR and Defend solutions
- 2 years of experience in a lead or senior role, mentoring and guiding other team members
- 1 years of experience working in a management or leadership role
- Must have a strong understanding of security principles, threat detection, and incident response
- Must have experience with data ingestion, processing, and enrichment techniques
- Must be proficient in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell
Preferred Experience With:
- Linux and Windows Server administration.
- Containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
- Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- SIEM technologies and security event management
- Security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP)
- Strong understanding of network protocols and security concepts
- Threat intelligence platforms and data feeds
- Tuning and optimizing Elastic EDR and Defend for specific threat landscapes
Security:
- Must be a US citizen
- Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance
- Ability and willingness to obtain a Top Secret clearance
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
- 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: $130,000 - 150,000
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.
Salary : $130 - $150
