Elastic Engineer

Fantom Corporation•Chantilly, VA

About The Position

Fantom Corporation is a mission-focused organization supporting critical programs across the defense and intelligence community. We partner with our customers to deliver high-impact technical solutions while fostering a culture built on trust, expertise, and long-term career growth. We are seeking an Elasticsearch Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain enterprise log analytics and monitoring solutions using the Elastic Stack. This role supports a critical Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) system and focuses on building scalable, high-performance data platforms in a secure environment. The ideal candidate has strong experience with Elasticsearch and related tools, along with the ability to manage complex cluster environments and support mission-critical systems.

Requirements

Must possess an active Top Secret Security Clearance
Must be willing to obtain a polygraph upon hire
Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 8–12 years of experience, or Master’s degree with 6–10 years of experience
5+ years of experience designing, developing, and deploying solutions using the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, Beats)
Experience in software development, system integration, or platform administration roles
Strong knowledge of Elasticsearch cluster design, performance tuning, and troubleshooting
Experience implementing Elastic security features, including SSL/TLS, authentication, and role-based access controls
Experience working in Agile environments using tools such as Jira and Confluence
Strong documentation skills, including SOPs, architecture diagrams, and troubleshooting guides
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment
Ability to obtain and maintain a CI Polygraph
DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II compliance

Nice To Haves

Elastic Certified Engineer certification
Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
Experience supporting high-availability production systems with strict uptime requirements
Familiarity with ICAM technologies and identity management concepts

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deploy log analytics and monitoring solutions using the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Beats, Kibana)
Deploy, configure, test, and maintain Elasticsearch clusters across development and production environments
Monitor and optimize cluster performance, ensuring high availability and efficient search capabilities
Configure Kibana dashboards and implement role-based access controls and multi-tenancy features
Integrate Elastic Stack solutions with existing ICAM systems and enterprise infrastructure
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data ingestion, infrastructure, and system performance
Perform daily administration tasks, including upgrades, maintenance, and system health monitoring
Gather and report system metrics on a monthly and quarterly basis
Collaborate with developers and engineers to support system integration and feature development
Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, user story estimation, and backlog grooming
Work within a DevSecOps environment utilizing CI/CD pipelines
Conduct design reviews, peer reviews, and code reviews
Develop technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, SOPs, and troubleshooting guides