Location: Colorado Springs, CO – Schriever Space Force Base or Huntsville, AL – Redstone Arsenal
Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance (or higher)
Travel Required: Up to 10%
LaunchTech is seeking a Senior Elastic Engineer (EDR/Defend Focus) to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). This role is critical in designing, deploying, and optimizing the Elastic Stack environment with a specialized focus on Elastic EDR and Defend capabilities. You will help strengthen cybersecurity posture across the enterprise by enabling advanced detection, prevention, and analysis through a highly tuned Elastic environment.
As a Senior Elastic Engineer (EDR/Defend Focus), you will:
Be a key contributor to the design, implementation, and maintenance of the Elastic Stack environment, with a primary focus on Elastic EDR and Defend
Ensure the security, scalability, and performance of the Elastic Stack infrastructure, integrating it with existing security tools and workflows
Architect, deploy, and maintain a highly available and scalable Elastic Stack environment specializing in Elastic EDR/Defend
Configure and optimize Elastic EDR/Defend policies and data pipelines for threat detection, prevention, and security event enrichment
Develop and maintain Kibana dashboards and visualizations for real-time monitoring, threat identification, and incident response tracking
Perform proactive threat hunting and in-depth security analysis using Elastic EDR/Defend
Troubleshoot complex Elastic Stack issues, develop documentation, and mentor junior engineers to ensure operational excellence
The successful candidate will have:
Expert knowledge of the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)
Expert knowledge of Elastic EDR and Defend capabilities
Strong understanding of data indexing, sharding, replication, and lifecycle management
Strong understanding of Linux and Windows operating systems
Strong understanding of security principles, threat detection, and incident response
Knowledge of common coding flaws and security vulnerabilities
Knowledge of network protocols and security concepts
Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (NIST, FedRAMP)
Ability to interpret and incorporate data from multiple tool sources
Ability to analyze complex requirements and translate them into clear, actionable tasks
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Basic Requirements:
Must have 10, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
May be reduced with completion of advanced education
Must have 5, or more, years of experience working with the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)
Must have 3, or more, years of experience implementing and managing Elastic EDR and Defend solutions
Must have 2, or more, years of experience in a lead or senior role mentoring and guiding team members
Must have 1, or more, years of experience working in a management or leadership role
Must have a strong understanding of security principles, threat detection, and incident response
Must have experience with data ingestion, processing, and enrichment techniques
Must be proficient in at least one scripting language (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
Must have a current DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification with Continuing Education (CE) (CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP)
Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Must be able to obtain an active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance
Desired Requirements:
Have experience with Linux and Windows Server administration
Have experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Have experience with automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
Have experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Have experience with SIEM technologies and security event management
Have experience with security frameworks and compliance standards (NIST, FedRAMP)
Have a strong understanding of network protocols and security concepts
Have experience with threat intelligence platforms and data feeds
Have one or more relevant security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH)
Have experience tuning and optimizing Elastic EDR and Defend
At LaunchTech, we don’t just fill seats, we bring in people who want to make an impact. We deliver Excellence, Period. You will contribute to mission-focused cybersecurity operations while elevating enterprise detection and response capabilities.
We offer competitive benefits, including:
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Opportunities to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career
And more
If you are ready to deploy your Elastic expertise in support of national defense missions, we want to speak with you.
LaunchTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, protected veteran status, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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