Elastic Search Engineer - TS/SCI + CI Poly - Hybrid

stanleyreid • Bethesda, MD

11h • Hybrid

About The Position

Stanley Reid is a specialized recruiting firm connecting top contractors with exciting IC/DoD opportunities. Our client is seeking a TS/SCI + CI poly cleared Elastic Search Engineer to join a high‑energy team building and deploying a cutting‑edge technology stack in support of the DIA‑NMEC (National Media Exploitation Center) DOMEX Technology Platform (DTP). As an Elastic Search Engineer, you’ll be a member of our platform engineering team and help develop, deploy and maintain nosql databases as foundational elements of our microservice eco-system using a Kubernetes as foundational platform. You’ll also support the adoption of GitOps best practices across cross-functional engineering teams.

Requirements

• Current DoD 8570.01M IAT Level II (or higher) certification, such as Security+, CySA+, SSCP, CCNA Security, or CISSP (or Associate).
• Ability to obtain and maintain Privileged User Account (PUA) certification.
• Experience with Kubernetes and container platforms such as EKS, Rancher, or RKE2.
• Experience with one or more of the following: Elasticsearch, Keycloak, Redis, Strimzi.
• Experience hardening databases to comply with NIST 800-53 security controls.
• Strong knowledge of Linux system administration.
• Proficiency in scripting for automation and operational tooling (UNIX shell, Perl, or similar).
• Experience with Helm Chart templating.
• Experience with ArgoCD.
• Experience supporting DIA, NDOC, and/or D3P.
• US Citizen with an active TS/SCI + CI poly level government clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy and maintain nosql databases as foundational elements of our microservice eco-system using Kubernetes as a foundational platform.
• Support the adoption of GitOps best practices across cross-functional engineering teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed