Elastic Database Engineer

Location: Lackland AFB, San Antonio, Texas

Security Clearance: Top Secret with CI/Poly 

JOB SUMMARY:

The Elastic Database Engineer provides expertise in the implementation, management, and maintenance of Elastic Stack solutions within the 367th Cyberspace Operations Squadron (COS). This role requires a deep understanding of Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, and related tools. The Engineer will be responsible for data ingestion, data transformation, data analysis, dashboard creation, and collaborating with technical teams to support project requirements. 

PRIMARY DUTY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Elastic Stack Expertise: 

• Provide Subject Matter Expertise for ELK software. 

• Demonstrate knowledge of different Elasticsearch versions and data migration techniques. 

• Install, configure, troubleshoot, and patch Elastic Stack software. 

• Demonstrate working knowledge of host computing, virtual machine computing, and ELK software operation in Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud environments. 

• Ingest data into Elastic Stack and transform it for advanced analysis. 

• Demonstrate knowledge of programming languages common to ELK (Painless, Ruby, Query DSL). 

Data Analysis and Visualization: 

• Provide Kibana dashboards from datasets utilizing predefined templates or custom components. 

• Understand and use queries and aggregations for dashboard creation. 

• Write Python code to prepare data for analysis and generate insights using statistical and machine learning techniques. 

Data Management and Automation: 

• Demonstrate working knowledge of REST APIs and JSON data format. 

• Translate CSV formatted data into JSON data. 

• Develop, troubleshoot, and maintain custom scripts to automate data ingestion. 

• Provide data input and extraction from Elasticsearch datastores. 

Data Science and Architecture: 

• Demonstrate knowledge of Data Science principles, especially Data Enhancement and Data Analysis. 

• Derive appropriate design architecture for custom datasets and decompose data into components for analysis. 

• Use Elastic Stack tools for Data Enhancement and Data Analysis. 

Collaboration and Training: 

• Collaborate with technical and application teams to identify, evaluate, and recommend technical solutions. 

• Provide OJT to other contractors, military, and/or civilian personnel. 

• Maintain continuity folders/working aids to ensure efficient transition when personnel rotate. 

Compliance: 

• Maintain DoD 8570 IAT Level II compliance (current Security+ certification).          Security Clearance: Top Secret SCI – Willing to take Polygraph

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred. 

• CompTIA Security+ certification (DoD 8570 IAT Level II compliant) is required. 

Relevant Experience:

• At least 3 years of experience with Elastic Stack software (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, Beats). 

• Demonstrated experience with data ingestion, data transformation, and data analysis using Elastic Stack. 

• Experience with Python programming for data analysis and machine learning. 

• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud environments. 

• Knowledge of Data Science principles, data enhancement, and data analysis techniques. 

Key Requirements:

• Strong understanding of Elastic Stack architecture and functionalities. 

• Expertise in data manipulation, transformation, and analysis. 

• Proficiency in Python programming and scripting. 

• Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON data format, and data interchange. 

• Ability to develop, troubleshoot, and maintain custom scripts for data automation. 

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills. 

• Ability to provide On-the-Job Training (OJT) to others. 

• Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance. 

• Willingness to maintain CompTIA Security+ certification.