Linux Elastic Systems Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

• Analyze data sources to provide actionable recommendations
• Deploy, configure, and maintain the Elastic stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) in a scalable and highly available environment
• Develop and maintain data pipelines to ingest, process, and enrich log data from various sources into Elasticsearch
• Design, develop, and maintain insightful and actionable dashboards in Kibana to monitor system performance, security events, and application health
• Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours support
• Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps
• Develop strategic insights from large data sets
• Present technical information to technical and non-technical audiences
• Manipulate and clean large, disparate datasets for bulk analysis to identify connections
• Utilize different programming languages to write code, open files, read files, and write output to different files
• Conduct queries and develop algorithms to analyze data structures
• Generate queries and reports
• Use basic descriptive statistics and techniques (e.g., normality, model distribution, scatter plots)
• Utilize data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, STATA SAS, SPSS)
• Employ data mining and data warehousing principles
• Demonstrate knowledge of query languages such as SQL (structured query language)
• Conduct risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk)
• Utilize Hadoop, Java, Python, SQL, Hive, and PIG to explore data
• Collect, store, and monitor data
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education/Training:

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Engineering, or another relevant discipline preferred
• Active DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification with Continuing Education (CE) - (CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP) required
• Must have, or obtain upon hire, an active DoD 8570.01-M CSSP Infrastructure Support certification with Continuing Education (CE) - (CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, CND)

Experience:

• 6+ years of general (full-time) work experience
• 4+ years of direct experience in programming/scripting, troubleshooting code, SIEM technologies, and/or bulk data analysis
• 1+ years of experience working in a management or leadership role

Security:

• Must be a US citizen

• Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance and eligibility for TS/SCI
• Candidates with active current TS/SCI preferred

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: $110,000.00 - 130,000.00

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.