ECS

Sr Elastic Engineer

ECS$170K — $190K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Virginia, US
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Deep expertise with Elastic Stack components (Elasticsearch, Kibana, Logstash, Beats, Fleet).
  • Proficient in scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
  • Understanding of observability and distributed systems.
  • Demonstrated experience in designing and optimizing production-scale Elastic environments.
  • Knowledge of Linux/Unix and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Effective mentorship and guidance skills in engineering best practices.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • U.S. Passport holder and eligible for Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Design, deploy, and maintain Elastic Stack environments.
  • Build and optimize data ingestion pipelines and dashboards.
  • Write scripts for streamlining operations and monitoring.
  • Deploy Elastic across various environments including cloud and on-premises.
  • Leverage automation tools to manage deployments and operations.
  • Integrate Elastic with enterprise tools like SIEMs and Splunk.
  • Monitor system health and troubleshoot performance issues.
  • Lead design reviews and promote best practices across teams.
  • Document architectures, deployment patterns, and operational procedures.

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility.
  • Opportunity to work on innovative Elastic solutions.
  • Engagement with diverse technologies and platforms.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams in various sectors.
  • Continuous learning with access to new Elastic features and certifications.
Full Job Description
ECS is seeking a Sr. Elastic Engineer to work remotely. Please Note: This position is contingent upon additional funding.

We are seeking a Sr. Elastic Engineer to join our Professional team. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Elastic Stack and enjoys designing, coding, and deploying complex systems. You will collaborate with engineering, DevOps, cloud, and client teams to deliver resilient, high-performance Elastic solutions while maintaining visibility into system health and operational workflows.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, deploy, and maintain Elastic Stack environments, including Elasticsearch, Kibana, Logstash, Beats, and Fleet.
  • Build and optimize ingestion pipelines, index strategies, search queries, dashboards, and automation workflows.
  • Write scripts, automation, and integrations (Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc.) to streamline operations, data processing, and monitoring.
  • Deploy Elastic across platforms, including on-premises, public cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), GovCloud, and containerized environments (Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift).
  • Leverage automation and orchestration tools such as Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD pipelines, and Docker to manage deployments and operational tasks.
  • Integrate Elastic with enterprise tools such as SIEMs, Splunk, CrowdStrike, and other telemetry sources.
  • Monitor system health, troubleshoot performance issues, and optimize for reliability and scalability.
  • Lead design reviews, provide guidance on Elastic best practices, and support knowledge sharing across teams.
  • Maintain documentation for architectures, deployment patterns, runbooks, and operational best practices.
  • Stay current with Elastic features, certifications, and emerging platform capabilities.


Salary Range: $170,000-$190,000

General Description of Benefits

  • Deep, hands-on expertise with Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Kibana, Logstash, Beats, Fleet).
  • Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc.).
  • Solid understanding of observability, logging, metrics, and distributed systems.
  • Experience designing, deploying, and optimizing production-scale Elastic environments.
  • Strong Linux/Unix, networking, and cloud platform knowledge (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Ability to mentor, guide, and influence engineering teams on Elastic best practices.
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
  • Willingness and ability to support domestic or international on-site engagements.
  • U.S. Passport required.
  • Must have a Secret Clearance, at minimum.

About ECS

ECS is a leading provider of digital solutions and services to the federal government. The company was founded in 2001 by Roy Kapani and has since grown to become a trusted partner to a wide range of government agencies. ECS offers a broad range of services, including cloud computing, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. The company has been recognized for its innovative solutions and has won numerous awards, including the AWS Public Sector Partner of the Year award.
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