Elastic SME

We are seeking a highly skilled Elastic Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead the design, deployment, and management of enterprise-level Elasticsearch solutions. This critical role offers an exciting opportunity to work on complex, large-scale systems that enable mission‑critical data insights for federal clients.

• Architect and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance Elasticsearch open‑source environments tailored for enterprise needs.
• Design, deploy, and maintain distributed, multi‑tenant Elasticsearch clusters ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and resilience.
• Develop and refine Java‑based scripts to facilitate data ingestion, transformation, and visualization processes, supporting comprehensive data workflows.
• Utilize advanced JSON techniques to configure index mappings, templates, and custom queries within the Elastic Stack, ensuring efficient data retrieval and management.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert on Elasticsearch best practices, including indexing strategies, query optimization, and security configurations to ensure robust and compliant solutions.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams—including developers, data engineers, and federal stakeholders—to align Elasticsearch solutions with mission objectives.
• Provide ongoing training and documentation to ensure team knowledge sharing and system sustainability.

• Mandatory:
  Elasticsearch certification (Engineer, Analyst, or Architect preferred)
• Extensive hands‑on experience with Elasticsearch and the Elastic Stack (Kibana, Logstash, Beats)
• Proficiency in Java scripting and advanced JSON data modeling techniques
• Proven expertise in designing and managing distributed, multi‑tenant Elasticsearch architectures
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly document complex technical solutions
• Experience supporting government or federal clients is highly desirable.

Publishing Pay Range: $70.00 – $75.00 USD Hourly