Senior Elastic Engineer (EDR/Defend Focus)

HX5, LLC • AL

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About The Position

HX5 is currently seeking a qualified Senior Elastic Engineer (EDR/Defend Focus) to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract on Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL. The successful candidate will be a key contributor to the design, implementation, and maintenance of our Elastic Stack environment, focusing on leveraging Elastic EDR and Defend capabilities to enhance our cybersecurity posture.

Requirements

• Expert knowledge of the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana).
• Expert knowledge of Elastic EDR and Defend capabilities.
• Strong understanding of data indexing, sharding, replication, and data lifecycle management.
• Strong understanding of Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Strong understanding of security principles, threat detection, and incident response.
• Knowledge of common coding flaws and security vulnerabilities.
• Knowledge of network protocols and security concepts.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP).
• Ability to interpret and incorporate data from multiple tool sources.
• Ability to analyze complex requirements and translate them into clear, actionable tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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 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

• Be a key contributor to the design, implementation, and maintenance of our Elastic Stack environment.
• Ensure the security, scalability, and performance of our Elastic Stack infrastructure.
• Architect, deploy, and maintain a highly available and scalable Elastic Stack environment.
• Configure and optimize Elastic EDR/Defend policies and data pipelines for threat detection and prevention.
• Develop and maintain Kibana dashboards and visualizations for real-time security monitoring.
• Perform proactive threat hunting and in-depth security analysis using Elastic EDR/Defend capabilities.
• Troubleshoot complex Elastic Stack issues and develop comprehensive documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers to ensure operational excellence.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees