[Remote] Network Engineer, ELASTIC

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Leidos is a company focused on digital modernization, and they are seeking an ELASTIC Network Engineer to work on the Army Global Unified Network program. The role involves serving as a subject matter expert on Elastic projects, developing and maintaining Elastic Stacks, and providing troubleshooting support for Elastic deployments.


Responsibilities

  • Elastic subject matter expert serving as the technical expert on Elastic based projects
  • Develops and maintains several Elastic Stacks with feeds and integrations from customer endpoints
  • Develops and maintains logging and monitoring strategy utilizing Elastic Observability
  • Provides troubleshooting support for Elastic deployments at the systems and software levels
  • Supports customers with deployments of Elasticsearch
  • Manages the deployment and maintenance of Elastic Agent implementations
  • Supports the development of custom Kibana dashboards and alerts leveraging Elastic Security
  • Coordinates with change control boards and provide installation, configuration, engineering, administration, and accreditation documents/diagrams for infrastructure upgrades, enhancements, and new technology deployments
  • Designs, installs, maintains and coordinates the use of Linux network systems
  • Trains users, maintains, creates and deletes user accounts
  • Achieves key project/program objectives and deliverables
  • Supports an established collaborative work environment
  • Mentors and coaches other technical staff
  • Identifies and offers solutions to gaps in capabilities
  • Promotes and implements automation and process efficiencies

Skills

  • Must currently possess and be able to maintain an active DoD SECRET security clearance. (US Citizenship required)
  • B.S. degree or higher and 8+ years of prior relevant experience.  Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
  • 5+ years of Unix/Linux experience, 2+ years of Elasticsearch experience in production, in medium to large clusters
  • Deep working knowledge of and proven experience with Elastic stack
  • Strong understanding of Elastic index configuration options
  • Experience with packaging and maintaining Beats and Elastic Agents through Fleet
  • Hold DoD 8570 IAT-II
  • Knowledge of computer security principles and DoD security protocols
  • Deep understanding of network topologies, both transport and IP

Company Overview

  • Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. It was founded in 1969, and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.leidos.com/.

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