Elastic Engineer

DirectViz Solutions, (DVS) is a rapidly growing government contractor that provides strategic services that meet mission IT needs for government customers.
DVS provides innovative information technology solutions to government clients through the knowledge and expertise of our dedicated employees.
DVS is an employee centric employer that provides competitive compensation, comprehensive medical plans, 401k match, PTO accrual, professional development reimbursement, corporate funded technology certifications, and employee recognition and appreciation programs.
At DVS, we recognize that our employees are our number one resource.
If you are a problem-solving people-person, apply today! DVS is looking for an Elastic Engineer to support a large DoD team.
This position requires an active secret clearance.
The work location will be Fort Huachuca, AZ position and will support the RCC-C, which provides cutting-edge technology in an enterprise environment.
About the Role: We are seeking a skilled Elastic Engineer to join our dynamic team.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Elastic Stack solutions within our infrastructure.
As an Elastic Engineer, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the efficient utilization of Elastic Stack technologies to meet business needs.
Key Responsibilities: Design, deploy, and maintain Elastic Stack solutions including Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana.
Develop and maintain scripts to automate deployment, monitoring, and management tasks.
Manage and optimize data pipelines using Logstash for data ingestion and transformation.
Work with Kafka for efficient data streaming and integration within Elastic Stack solutions.
Administer Linux-based systems to support and maintain Elastic Stack environments.
Collaborate with teams to integrate Oracle databases with Elastic Stack for efficient data indexing and querying.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Elastic Stack performance and scalability.
Create documentation and provide training to internal teams on Elastic Stack best practices.
Key Skills and Qualifications: Clearance - Secret with Top Secret Eligibility Sec+ required to start In-depth knowledge and experience with Linux systems administration.
Strong scripting skills (e.
g.
, Python, Bash) for automation and deployment tasks.
In-depth knowledge and experience with Linux systems administration.
Hands-on experience with Oracle databases and their integration within Elastic Stack.
Proficiency in managing ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) stack components.
Familiarity with Kafka for data streaming and integration purposes.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in Elastic Stack environments.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Preferred Qualifications: Certification in Elastic Stack (Elastic Certified Engineer, Elastic Certified Analyst, etc.
).
Experience with cloud platforms (e.
g.
, AWS, Azure, GCP) and their integration with Elastic Stack.
Knowledge of other monitoring and logging tools alongside Elastic Stack.
Physical and Mental Qualifications: Be able to maintain awareness during scheduled working hours.
Prolonged periods sitting or standing at desk and working on a computer (mouse and keyboard).
Able to lift up to 15 pounds.
Excellent verbal and written communication; good command of the English language.
Execute tasks independently and work as a team.
Learns and memories routine tasks.
Strong organizational, grammar, business correspondence, and self-management skills.
Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be provided for employees with disabilities.
DVS retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
DirectViz Solutions, LLC (DVS) is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, gender identity, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
DVS has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, threats, coercion, discrimination, and intimidation.
Employees may file a complaint or exercise any right protected by Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, or the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998.