Elastic Technical Specialist (REMOTE)

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Powder River is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Elastic Technical Specialist to join our team at DMDC on a large operate contract. This individual will interface with the client, mentor junior developers, and possess strong problem-solving capabilities. The role start time is immediate. This position requires an active secret clearance and Security+ certification (or the ability to obtain the certification within a month of starting the role).

Role & Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a small team of junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Interface with the client to understand their needs and provide technical solutions.
• Administer and manage a self-managed Elasticsearch cluster on VMs, transitioning to Elasticsearch on Kubernetes (ECK) using helm charts for tech refreshes.
• Utilize Ansible for the installation of monitoring tools and leverage PowerShell and Bash scripting for automation and operational efficiency.
• Optimize and integrate all components of the Elastic Stack in a complex technical environment, with a focus on peak performance.
• Manage, secure, and optimize Linux servers in a high-availability environment.
• Respond to incidents with a calm and effective approach, demonstrating excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Monitor Java applications to ensure performance and reliability.

Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 3+ years of experience
• Bachelor's degree

REQUIRED CLEARANCE:

• Active Secret clearance

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• 8570 IAT II certification (e.g. Security+, CISSP) or the ability to obtain the certification within a month of starting the role

Technical Environment:

Windows 10 or Windows 11 operating systems; Microsoft 365 Office suite of applications Oracle, UNIX/Linux, test scripts