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Cyber Security Engineer (Elastic SME)

CACI International • Hampton, VA • 1d ago

Job Title: Cyber Security Engineer (Elastic SME)

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

The Opportunity:

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Elastic Engineer at the DCGS Management Center (DMC) program located at Langley AFB, VA. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the maintenance and development of our Elasticsearch cluster, ensuring the health, status, and security monitoring of our systems. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about cybersecurity, we invite you to apply.

Responsibilities:

Install, configure, optimize and maintain Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, and Beats components across multiple enclaves.

Monitor, diagnose, and resolve complex cluster health, performance, and data ingestion issues, including shard allocation, indexing throughput, and query latency.

Provide the technical support to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the AF DCGS.

Create custom Kibana dashboards and visualizations to provide insights into data trends.

Lead integration efforts between Elastic Stack and enterprise data sources, including syslog, auditd, Windows event pipelines, and custom data collectors.

Oversee server rebuilds, deployments, parser customization, and ingestion pipeline engineering.

Knowledge of common enterprise security devices and tools.

Coordinates and tracks operational activities using structured ticketing systems to maintain service continuity.

Administer cross-platform operating environments encompassing both Windows server and Linux distributions to support Elastic Stack operations.

Qualifications:

Required:

Top Secret/SCI clearance

Bachelor's degree in IS Technology, Computer Science, or related field (negotiable with equivalent experience)

Minimum of 6 years of related experience

DOD 8140 (8570) IAT Level II (Security+ or equivalent)

Desired: ?

AF DCGS experience

Knowledge with Linux administration experience, including kernel tuning, system hardening, and performance optimization.

Knowledge in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and automation/configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet) for large scale deployments.

Knowledge of security best practices and standards, including NIST, ISO, and SOC operations.

Proficiency with Linux/Unix operating systems and network protocols.

Experience with SIEM and Log management.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range :

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$90,300-$189,600

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

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