• Linux Elastic Systems Administrator

    KIHOMAC (Colorado Springs, CO)


    + Analyze data sources to provide actionable recommendations

    + Deploy, configure, and maintain the Elastic stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) in a scalable and highly available environment

    + Develop and maintain data pipelines to ingest, process, and enrich log data from various sources into Elasticsearch

    + Design, develop, and maintain insightful and actionable dashboards in Kibana to monitor system performance, security events, and application health

    + Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours support

    + Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps

    + Develop strategic insights from large data sets

    + Present technical information to technical and non-technical audiences

    + Manipulate and clean large, disparate datasets for bulk analysis to identify connections

    + Utilize different programming languages to write code, open files, read files, and write output to different files

    + Conduct queries and develop algorithms to analyze data structures

    + Generate queries and reports

    + Use basic descriptive statistics and techniques (e.g., normality, model distribution, scatter plots)

    + Utilize data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, STATA SAS, SPSS)

    + Employ data mining and data warehousing principles

    + Demonstrate knowledge of query languages such as SQL (structured query language)

    + Conduct risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk)

    + Utilize Hadoop, Java, Python, SQL, Hive, and PIG to explore data

    + Collect, store, and monitor data

    + Other duties as assigned

    Requirements

    Education/Training:

    + Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Engineering, or another relevant discipline preferred

    + Active DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification with Continuing Education (CE) - (CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP) required

    + Must have, or obtain upon hire, an active DoD 8570.01-M CSSP Infrastructure Support certification with Continuing Education (CE) - (CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, CND)

    Experience:

    + 6+ years of general (full-time) work experience

    + 4+ years of direct experience in programming/scripting, troubleshooting code, SIEM technologies, and/or bulk data analysis

    + 1+ years of experience working in a management or leadership role

    Security:

    + Must be a US citizen

    + Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance and eligibility for TS/SCI

    + Candidates with active current TS/SCI preferred

    Physical Requirements:

    + Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms

    + Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk

    + Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)

    + Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

     

    Benefits

     

    + Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

    + Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

    + Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

    + Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

    + Short Term & Long Term Disability

    + Training & Development

    + Wellness Resources

     

    Salary: $110,000.00 - 130,000.00

     

    Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.