Secret Elastic Engineer

Post Date

Nov 17, 2025

Location

Hampton,
Virginia

ZIP/Postal Code

23665
US
Jan 27, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Security Engineering

Req #

SAT-11c1c5b1-e84a-40fe-9d9b-86e0e48eac71

Pay Rate

$160k - $200k (estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a highly skilled Senior Elastic Engineer to design, implement, and manage advanced observability solutions leveraging the Elastic Stack. This role emphasizes observability frameworks and Kubernetes/Docker orchestration, ensuring scalable, reliable, and efficient systems. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Elasticsearch and related tools, combined with strong containerization experience.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Elastic Stack Management:
Design, deploy, and optimize Elasticsearch clusters for high availability and performance.
Implement advanced indexing strategies and query optimization.

Observability Frameworks:
Develop and maintain observability solutions using Kibana, Grafana, and similar tools.
Implement logging, metrics, and tracing systems for real-time monitoring.
Analyze and visualize complex datasets to identify trends and anomalies.

Containerization & Orchestration:
Deploy and manage applications using Kubernetes and Docker.
Ensure scalability, reliability, and efficient resource utilization in containerized environments.

Collaboration & Documentation:
Work with cross-functional teams to define observability requirements.
Document architectures, procedures, and processes for operational excellence.

Continuous Improvement:
Stay current with emerging technologies in Elastic, observability, and container orchestration.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

* Experience with other search technologies (e.g., Solr, Lucene).
* Certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., Elastic Certified Engineer, Elastic Observability Engineer).
* Experience in a DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering role
* At least three years of experience demonstrating proficiency in the following skills:
* Elasticsearch and observability tools.
* SIEM concepts and platforms such as Elastic, Splunk, IBM QRadar, or LogRhythm, including the ability to design, implement, and optimize complex SIEM solutions.
* Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix systems, networking, and cloud services.
* Comprehensive knowledge of the cybersecurity field, including advanced threat landscapes, sophisticated security protocols, and a wide array of cyberattack methodologies.
* Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
* Proficiency in Kubernetes and Docker
* TS/SCI

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.