Sr Elastic Engineer (EDR/Defend Focus)

Job#: 3017651

Job Description:

CANDIDATES MUST HOLD AN ACTIVE SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE OR HIGHER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE

Sr. Elastic Engineer

$55 - $70 an hr/W2

Duration: 6mth CTH

Location: Colorado Springs, CO (Schriever SFB) or (Huntsville, AL, Redstone Arsenal)

Onsite requirements: 100% Onsite

Required working hours: Mon-Fri / Day Shift

Description of Duties:

The Senior Elastic Engineer (EDR/Defend Focus) supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:

Be a key contributor to the design, implementation, and maintenance of our Elastic Stack environment, with a primary focus on leveraging Elastic EDR and Defend capabilities to enhance our cybersecurity posture.

Be responsible for ensuring the security, scalability, and performance of our Elastic Stack infrastructure, and will work closely with other teams to integrate it with existing security tools and workflows.

Key Responsibilities:

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.

The successful candidate will have:

Expert knowledge of the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)

Expert knowledge of Elastic EDR and Defend capabilities

Strong understanding of data indexing, sharding, replication, and data lifecycle management.

Strong understanding of Linux and Windows operating systems

Strong understanding of security principles, threat detection, and incident response.

Knowledge of common coding flaws and security vulnerabilities.

Knowledge of network protocols and security concepts.

Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP).

Ability to interpret and incorporate data from multiple tool sources.

Ability to analyze complex requirements and translate them into clear, actionable tasks.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications:

Basic Requirements:

Must have 10, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience

May be reduced with completion of advanced education

Must have 5, or more, years of experience working with the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana).

Must have 3, or more, years of experience specifically implementing and managing Elastic EDR and Defend solutions.

Must have 2, or more, years of experience in a lead or senior role, mentoring and guiding other team members.

Must have 1, or more, 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).

Must have aa current DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification with Continuing Education (CE) - (CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP)

Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Must be able to obtain an active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance

Desired Requirements:

Have experience with Linux and Windows Server administration.

Have experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

Have experience with automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef).

Have experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).

Have experience with SIEM technologies and security event management.

Have experience with security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP).

Have a strong understanding of network protocols and security concepts.

Have experience with threat intelligence platforms and data feeds.

Have 1, or more, relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH).

Have experience tuning and optimizing Elastic EDR and Defend for specific threat landscapes.

**Please respond with the word YELLOW SRE if you meet the qualifications and are interested in next steps to **

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

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Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.