Consulting Architect | Public Sector | DC Preferred

Endgame Systems, LLC

5d • $133,100 - $183,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Endgame Systems, LLC provides consulting services related to Elastic technology to Government agencies with heightened security needs. Endgame Systems, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Elastic. Elastic is a free and open search company that powers enterprise search, observability, and security solutions built on one technology stack that can be deployed anywhere. From finding documents to monitoring infrastructure to hunting for threats, Elastic makes data usable in real-time and at scale. Thousands of organizations worldwide, including Barclays, Cisco, eBay, Fairfax, ING, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, The Mayo Clinic, NASA, The New York Times, Wikipedia, and Verizon, use Elastic to power mission-critical systems. Founded in 2012, Elastic is a distributed company with Elasticians around the globe. Learn more at elastic.co. Endgame Systems, LLC, while a subsidiary of Elastic, is an independent entity focused on Government services.
As a Consulting Architect at Elastic Government Solutions, you will work closely with customers to deliver Elastic solutions and provide expertise on the Elastic Stack. You will act as a trusted technical advisor, guiding strategy, architecture design, and capacity planning in mission-critical environments. The ideal candidate is technically adept, proactive about self-improvement, and skilled in building strong customer relationships.

Requirements

• Active U.S. Federal security clearance (Secret).
• Anticipate working remote with occasional travel to the DC area for the first year. The expectation for the travel requirement is one week every two months.
• At least 3 years of experience as a consultant or technical instructor in client-facing engagements.
• Proven ability to work with customers to capture requirements, plan, and deliver technical solutions aligned with business needs.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Systems Engineer/Administrator, Network Engineer/Administrator, Cloud Engineer/Administrator, or similar role.
• Proficiency in designing, implementing, and optimizing solutions with Elasticsearch or similar distributed data technologies.
• Strong understanding of Linux, Unix, and Windows operating systems, including command-line interfaces.
• Familiarity with information retrieval and analytics domains.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Programming experience with at least one language (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript, Ruby).
• Experience with databases, including SQL, Elasticsearch, Redis, MongoDB, or similar NoSQL technologies.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new Elastic technologies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a technical instructor or public speaker on enterprise infrastructure software topics for technical audiences.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification, such as Security+, or Intermediate Compliant Certification is required and must be obtained within 30 days of hire if not already held.
• Certifications or expertise in technologies like Ansible, GitHub, Kubernetes, Docker, Kafka, Redis, or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with network data, cybersecurity data, and system logs.
• Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Elastic certifications, such as: Elastic Certified Engineer, Elastic Certified Analyst, Elastic Certified Observability Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and oversee Elastic consulting engagements (remote and on-site) to maximize customer value from Elastic products.
• Architect, implement, configure Elastic solutions, focusing on platform architecture, solution design, and capacity planning in mission-critical environments.
• Build strong relationships as a customer advocate, ensuring excellent communication and collaboration.
• Develop and present demos and proof-of-concepts that showcase the value of the Elastic Stack.
• Conduct data modeling, query development, optimization, and cluster tuning for scalable, high-performance search and analytics.
• Collaborate with other consultants to solve complex technical challenges in a team-oriented environment.
• Review and approve technical consulting reports that articulate project outcomes and recommendations.
• Mentor and coach consultants through enablement programs, shadowing, and ongoing training.
• Participate in technical interviews to assess and onboard new consultants.
• Work effectively in a remote, highly distributed team environment, with periodic on-site engagements.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
• Health coverage for you and your family
• Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
• Generous number of vacation days each year
• Double your charitable giving - We match up to $1500 (or local currency equivalent)
• Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
• Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave
• company-matched 401k with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% of eligible earnings
• stock program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior