Elastic Engineer

About the role

Work with clients and peers to build high-performing Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) processes using Elastic Defend and Trellix to aggregate logs from many systems into a single common schema. Use Elastic Common Schema (ECS) formatted fields, create quality visualizations and alerts that analysts can use for threat hunting, maintain infrastructure, and identify problems or anomalous behavior before they become larger issues. Work with the vendor to determine best practices for deployment and maintenance of system architecture and deploy within designated security requirements.

Orchestrate the development of a system of interest, encompassing hardware or software through its entire life cycle, from requirements determination through operations and system retirement, with an emphasis on domain expert involvement, risk or opportunity management, and tailoring of processes to meet the specific project needs. Apply advanced consulting skills and extensive technical expertise, including full industry knowledge. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Work without considerable direction, and mentor and supervise team members.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot Elastic Stack tools (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) and Elastic Defend
• Create and manage ECS-formatted fields, visualizations, and alerts for threat hunting
• Maintain and optimize EDR infrastructure to identify anomalous behavior
• Collaborate with vendors to implement best practices for system architecture and deployment
• Oversee system development life cycle, including requirements, operations, and retirement
• Mentor and supervise team members while working independently

Requirements

• Experience with Elastic Defend and Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)
• Experience with Trellix
• Knowledge of cryptography protocols and standards (TLS, mTLS, hashing algorithms, PKI)
• Knowledge of federal compliance standards (NIST 800-53, FIPS, STIG, FedRAMP)
• Active Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Nice-to-have Qualifications

• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud containerization solutions (e.g., Elastic Cloud on Kubernetes)
• Experience with NiFi, Kafka, and Confluent
• Experience with Office 365 applications and Teams collaboration
• Experience interacting with tools via RDP, web-based UI, SSH, and CLI
• Experience in DoD, Intelligence Community, or other regulated environments
• Knowledge of Elastic Index Lifecycle Management (ILM)
• Knowledge of Linux/UNIX environments, including basic OS troubleshooting
• Knowledge of networking protocols and system interactions
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles

Benefits

Booz Allen offers health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. A recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of company values.

Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet this threshold are eligible for select offerings, excluding health benefits.

Pay

Salary is determined by location, education, skills, competencies, experience, and contract-specific requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,900 to $198,000 (annualized USD).

Schedule

• Remote: Primarily remote, with occasional in-person work at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: Frequent work from a Booz Allen facility, with potential customer site visits as needed.
• Onsite: Work primarily performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility.

Employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings to support engagement and effective communication.