Elastic Engineer (Senior-Level) - (ISEE010926.1)

Cimarron•Huntsville, CO

About The Position

Cimarron is seeking a Senior Elastic Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract at either Schriever Space Force Base in the Colorado Springs, CO area or at the Redstone Arsenal in the Huntsville, AL area. Key Duties: Design, implement, and maintain a secure, scalable, and high-performing Elastic Stack environment focused on Elastic EDR and Defend capabilities. Architect, deploy, and manage Elastic Stack infrastructure to support threat detection, prevention, and event enrichment. Configure, tune, and optimize Elastic EDR/Defend policies and data pipelines to improve cybersecurity effectiveness. Develop and maintain Kibana dashboards and visualizations for real-time monitoring, threat detection, and incident response. Perform proactive threat hunting and detailed security analysis using Elastic EDR/Defend tools. Troubleshoot complex Elastic Stack issues and implement solutions to maintain system reliability and performance. Create and maintain technical documentation for configurations, procedures, and best practices. Mentor and guide junior engineers to promote operational excellence and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time.
Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include, but is not limited to, testing for marijuana use.
This position requires access to federal facilities. Candidates must possess a valid, unexpired Real ID-compliant driver's license or state-issued identification card at the time of hire. If you are unsure whether your ID is Real ID-compliant, please check for the star symbol in the upper portion of your driver's license or state ID.
Active Secret Clearance.
Ability to obtain a Top Secret Clearance.
10 or more years of general, full-time work experience.
5 or more years of experience working with the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana).
3 or more years of experience specifically implementing and managing Elastic EDR and Defend solutions.
2 or more years of experience in a lead or senior role, mentoring and guiding other team members.
1 or more years of experience working in a management or leadership role.
Strong understanding of security principles, threat detection, and incident response.
Experience with data ingestion, processing, and enrichment techniques.
Proficient in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
Current DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification with Continuing Education (CE) - (CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP).

Nice To Haves

Experience with Linux and Windows Server administration.
Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Experience with SIEM technologies and security event management.
Experience with security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP).
Strong understanding of network protocols and security concepts.
Experience with threat intelligence platforms and data feeds.
1 or more relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH).
Experience tuning and optimizing Elastic EDR and Defend for specific threat landscapes.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain a secure, scalable, and high-performing Elastic Stack environment focused on Elastic EDR and Defend capabilities.
Architect, deploy, and manage Elastic Stack infrastructure to support threat detection, prevention, and event enrichment.
Configure, tune, and optimize Elastic EDR/Defend policies and data pipelines to improve cybersecurity effectiveness.
Develop and maintain Kibana dashboards and visualizations for real-time monitoring, threat detection, and incident response.
Perform proactive threat hunting and detailed security analysis using Elastic EDR/Defend tools.
Troubleshoot complex Elastic Stack issues and implement solutions to maintain system reliability and performance.
Create and maintain technical documentation for configurations, procedures, and best practices.
Mentor and guide junior engineers to promote operational excellence and knowledge sharing.