Elastic Search Engineer - TS/SCI + CI Poly - Hybrid Bethesda, MD
Listed on 2026-09-23
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Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity
Elastic Search Engineer - TS/SCI + CI Poly - Hybrid
- Bethesda, MD
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Our client is seeking a TS/SCI + CI poly cleared Elastic Search Engineer to join a high-energy team building and deploying a cutting-edge technology stack in support of the DIA-NMEC (National Media Exploitation Center) DOMEX Technology Platform (DTP). As an Elastic Search Engineer, you’ll be a member of our platform engineering team and help develop, deploy and maintain nosql databases as foundational elements of our microservice eco-system using a Kubernetes as foundational platform.
You’ll also support the adoption of Git Ops best practices across cross-functional engineering teams.
Qualified Elastic Search Engineer must have the below skills:
- Current DoD 8570.01M IAT Level II (or higher) certification, such as Security+, CySA+, SSCP, CCNA Security, or CISSP (or Associate).
- Ability to obtain and maintain Privileged User Account (PUA) certification.
- Experience with Kubernetes and container platforms such as EKS, Rancher, or RKE
2. - Experience with one or more of the following:
Elasticsearch, Keycloak, Redis, Strimzi. - Experience hardening databases to comply with NIST 800-53 security controls.
- Strong knowledge of Linux system administration.
- Proficiency in scripting for automation and operational tooling (UNIX shell, Perl, or similar).
- Experience with Helm Chart templating.
- Experience with ArgoCD
- Experience supporting DIA, NDOC, and/or D3P.
This work is located in Bethesda, MD and will allow for hybrid work once role is established. Candidates must be a US Citizen with an active TS/SCI + CI poly level government clearance. Salary for this role is between $107,900 - $195,050, depending on experience, clearance level, location, and contract requirements.
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