Senior Technical Consultant

Endgame Systems, LLC provides consulting services related to Elastic technology to Government agencies with heightened security needs. Endgame Systems, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Elastic. Elastic is a free and open search company that powers enterprise search, observability, and security solutions built on one technology stack that can be deployed anywhere. From finding documents to monitoring infrastructure to hunting for threats, Elastic makes data usable in real-time and at scale.

About the role

As a Senior Technical Consultant at Elastic Government Solutions, you will work closely with customers to deliver Elastic solutions and provide expertise on the Elastic Stack. You will act as a trusted technical advisor, guiding strategy, architecture design, and capacity planning in mission-critical environments. The ideal candidate is technically adept, proactive about self-improvement, and skilled in building strong customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate working onsite in Orlando or Tampa, FL for the first year. The expectation is to spend 4-5 days per week onsite, with the remaining time remote.
• Plan, lead, and oversee Elastic consulting engagements (remote and on-site) to maximize customer value from Elastic products.
• Architect, implement, configure Elastic solutions, focusing on platform architecture, solution design, and capacity planning in mission-critical environments.
• Build strong relationships as a customer advocate, ensuring excellent communication and collaboration.
• Develop and present demos and proof-of-concepts that showcase the value of the Elastic Stack.
• Conduct data modeling, query development, optimization, and cluster tuning for scalable, high-performance search and analytics.
• Collaborate with other consultants to solve complex technical challenges in a team-oriented environment.
• Review and approve technical consulting reports that articulate project outcomes and recommendations.
• Mentor and coach consultants through enablement programs, shadowing, and ongoing training.
• Participate in technical interviews to assess and onboard new consultants.
• Work effectively in a remote, highly distributed team environment, with periodic on-site engagements.

Requirements

• Active U.S. Federal security clearance (TS/SCI wCI Scope Poly).
• At least 3 years of experience as a consultant or technical instructor in client-facing engagements.
• Proven ability to work with customers to capture requirements, plan, and deliver technical solutions aligned with business needs.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Systems Engineer/Administrator, Network Engineer/Administrator, Cloud Engineer/Administrator, or similar role.
• Proficiency in designing, implementing, and optimizing solutions with Elasticsearch or similar distributed data technologies.
• Strong understanding of Linux, Unix, and Windows operating systems, including command-line interfaces.
• Familiarity with information retrieval and analytics domains.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Programming experience with at least one language (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript, Ruby).
• Experience with databases, including SQL, Elasticsearch, Redis, MongoDB, or similar NoSQL technologies.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new Elastic technologies.
• Experience with SIEM and Endpoints.

Qualifications

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification, such as Security+, or Intermediate Compliant Certification is required and must be obtained within 30 days of hire if not already held.
• Certifications or expertise in technologies like Ansible, GitHub, Kubernetes, Docker, Kafka, Redis, or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with network data, cybersecurity data, and system logs.
• Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Elastic certifications, such as:
  • Elastic Certified Engineer
  • Elastic Certified Analyst
  • Elastic Certified Observability Engineer
• Experience as a technical instructor or public speaker on enterprise infrastructure software topics for technical audiences.

Pay

The typical starting salary range for this role is $130,000 - $180,000 USD. In select locations (including Seattle WA, Los Angeles CA, the San Francisco Bay Area CA, and the New York City Metro Area), an alternate range may apply. These ranges represent the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

This role is eligible to participate in Elastic's stock program. Total rewards package also includes a company-matched 401k with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% of eligible earnings.

Benefits

• Health coverage for you and your family.
• Flexible locations and schedules for many roles.
• Generous number of vacation days each year.
• Charitable giving match up to $1500 (or local currency equivalent).
• Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects.
• Minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave.