Elastic Developer

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and implement scalable and efficient solutions using the Elastic Stack
• Configure and optimize Elasticsearch clusters for performance and reliability
• Develop custom Logstash configurations for data ingestion, processing, and enrichment
• Create compelling visualizations and dashboards using Kibana to provide insights into data
• Integrate Beats for lightweight data shippers to send data to Elasticsearch
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions that meet business needs
• Monitor and troubleshoot Elastic Stack deployments to ensure optimal performance and availability
• Stay current with the latest developments and best practices in the Elastic Stack ecosystem

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency in Elasticsearch, including data indexing, search queries, mappings, and aggregations
• Strong experience with Logstash configuration for data processing and transformation
• Familiarity with Kibana for data visualization, dashboard creation, and log analysis
• Experience with Elasticsearch cluster management, performance tuning, and scalability
• Solid understanding of Elasticsearch security features and best practices
• Proficient in scripting languages such as Python, Ruby, or Shell scripting
• Experience with version control systems such as Git
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

We are looking for a skilled Elastic Stack Developer who will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining solutions using the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, and Beats). The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of Elasticsearch architecture, data indexing, querying, and visualization techniques.

TekSynap’s customer is the Nation’s risk advisor, working with partners to defend against today’s threats and collaborating to build a more secure and resilient infrastructure for the future. Building the Nation’s capacity to defend against cyber-attacks, working to provide cybersecurity tools, incident response capabilities, and assessment services, to safeguard systems that support national critical functions.

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: National Capitol Region
• Type of environment: Hybrid
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: TBD

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizenship

Secret Clearance requirement

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact hr@teksynap.com for assistance.