Elastic Stack Engineer

CACI • Hampton, VA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Join CACI’s team as an Elastic Stack Engineer on the DCGS Management Center (DMC) program at Langley AFB, Virginia. The role focuses on maintaining and developing the Elasticsearch cluster to support system health, status, and security monitoring. The engineer supports the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the AF DCGS and works with Microsoft and Linux operating systems in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• At least 5 years of related experience.
• DOD 8140 (8570) IAT Level II certification, such as Security+ or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• AF DCGS experience.
• Four to seven years of Linux systems administration experience.
• Knowledge of security best practices and standards, including NIST, ISO, and SOC operations.
• Proficiency with Linux/Unix operating systems and network protocols.
• Experience with SIEM and log management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, and Beats components.
• Monitor and troubleshoot Elasticsearch cluster health and performance issues.
• Provide technical support to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the AF DCGS.
• Create custom Kibana dashboards and visualizations to provide insights into data trends.
• Use Linux command-line administration.
• Configure syslog, audit.d, and Windows audit policies.
• Perform server rebuilds, deployments, and parser customization.
• Apply knowledge of common enterprise security devices and tools.
• Use scripting languages and configuration management tools such as Ansible and Puppet.
• Manage tasks using a ticketing system.
• Work with Microsoft and Linux operating systems.

Benefits

• Flexible time off benefit.
• Learning resources and learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

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