Senior Elastic Engineer

Company: KIHOMAC
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Architect, deploy, and maintain a highly available and scalable Elastic Stack environment, specializing in Elastic EDR/Defend Configure and optimize Elastic EDR/Defend policies and data pipelines for threat detection, prevention, and security event enrichment Develop and maintain Kibana dashboards and visualizations for real-time security monitoring, threat identification, and incident response tracking Perform proactive threat hunting and in-depth security analysis using Elastic EDR/Defend capabilities Troubleshoot complex Elastic Stack issues, develop comprehensive documentation, and mentor junior engineers to ensure operational excellence Other duties as assigned Requirements Education/Training: Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering or science discipline preferred Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (ex: Security) required CISSP certification preferred Experience: 5 years of professional experience in the required task area 10 years of general (full-time) work experience 5 years of experience working with the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) 3 years of experience specifically implementing and managing Elastic EDR and Defend solutions 2 years of experience in a lead or senior role, mentoring and guiding other team members 1 years of experience working in a management or leadership role Must have a strong understanding of security principles, threat detection, and incident response Must have experience with data ingestion, processing, and enrichment techniques Must be proficient in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell Preferred Experience With: Linux and Windows Server administration. Containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) Automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef) Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) SIEM technologies and security event management Security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP) Strong understanding of network protocols and security concepts Threat intelligence platforms and data feeds Tuning and optimizing Elastic EDR and Defend for specific threat landscapes Security: Must be a US citizen Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance Ability and willingness to obtain a Top Secret clearance Physical Requirements: Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.) Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development Wellness Resources Salary: $130,000 - 150,000 Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.

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