The Opportunity:

Work with clients and peers to build a high performing system using Elastic to aggregate logs from many systems into a single common schema. Use Elastic Common Schema (ECS) formatted fields, create quality visualizations and alerts that analyst can use for threat hunting, maintain infrastructure, and identify problems or anomalous behavior before they become a larger issue and can be actioned on. Work with the vendor to determine best practices for deployment and maintenance of system architecture and deploy within designated security requirements. 

You Have: 

• 2+ years of experience with Elastic Stack such as Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana tools, including installing, configuring, maintaining, upgrading, and troubleshooting these products

• 2+ years of experience building high-quality Kibana visualizations and dashboards

• Experience with log pipelines and interpreting logs to determine information, including converting raw logs into ECS formatted documents

• Experience with Logstash plugins, filters, regular expressions, and grok patterns

• Knowledge of cryptography protocols and standards, including TLS, mTLS, hashing algorithms, and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

• Knowledge of federal compliance standards, including NIST 800-53, FIPS, STIG, and FedRAMP

• TS/SCI clearance

• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience working with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud containerization solutions such as Elastic Cloud on Kubernetes (ECK)

• Experience with NiFi, Kafka, and Confluent

• Experience with Office 365 applications and Teams collaboration

• Experience interacting with tools through RDP, web-based UI, SSH, and CLI

• Experience in DoW, Intelligence Community, or other regulated environments

• Knowledge of Elastic Index Lifecycle Management (ILM)

• Knowledge of Linux or UNIX environments, including navigating and troubleshooting basic OS issues

• Knowledge of networking protocols

• Knowledge of how various systems interact with each other

• Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information;TS/SCI clearance is required.  

Compensation

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.