Software Developer Elastic Stack

Leidos is seeking a highly skilled Software Developer with expertise in the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch Logstash Kibana Beats) to support the Integrated Defensive Cyber Systems Contract. This role is part of a highprofile program contributing to missioncritical products designed for senior leadership. Responsibilities include development upgrades maintenance R&D and testing.

The ideal candidate will have AWS cloud development experience including secure cloud integrations optimized cloud connectivity and managed cloud services. This position is onsite near Lackland Air Force Base.

If youre looking for an opportunity to work on impactful projects that shape the future of cyber defense apply today!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design develop and manage scalable data ingestion pipelines using Logstash Beats and other methods to support realtime and batch data processing.
• Build and maintain advanced Elasticsearch queries and aggregations to support complex data analysis reporting and business insights.
• Design customize and maintain Kibana dashboards and visualizations to deliver clear actionable data insights for technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Develop and support backend services and APIs for seamless interaction with the Elastic Stack ensuring data accessibility and system integration.
• Optimize the performance scalability and reliability of Elasticsearch clusters proactively addressing bottlenecks and ensuring high availability.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues across the Elastic Stack including ingestion indexing querying and visualization layers.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional engineering teams through code reviews architectural discussions and integration testing to ensure highquality deliverables.
• Stay current with Elastic Stack developments and emerging technologies applying best practices to continuously improve system capabilities.
• Contribute to the architecture and evolution of the enterprise data platform aligning solutions with business and technical goals.
• Actively participate in agile workflows including sprint planning daily standups and retrospectives to drive iterative improvements and team alignment.

Basic Qualifications:

• Requires BS degree and 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 years of prior relevant experience additional years of experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in software development with a focus on scalable distributed systems.
• At least 5 years of handson experience with the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch Logstash Kibana Beats) including design implementation and optimization.
• Deep understanding of Elasticsearch indexing strategies search query design and aggregation techniques for performance and accuracy.
• Proven expertise in configuring and maintaining Logstash pipelines including filters conditionals and plugin integrations.
• Demonstrated ability to create customize and maintain Kibana dashboards and visualizations for both technical and business users.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Java Python or Go for backend development and automation.
• Solid experience in building and integrating RESTful APIs with a clear understanding of HTTP protocols and best practices.
• Familiarity with version control systems particularly Git including branching strategies and collaborative workflows.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities with a track record of diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with experience collaborating in crossfunctional and agile development environments
• Must possess an active Secret clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance is required to be considered

Preferred Qualifications:

• Analyze data to create and develop machine learning models
• Perform software quality assurance and testing using a variety of technologies
• Experience working with git at the commandline
• Experience working with the Linux CLI and Linux scripting
• Experience with Elastic Cloud or other cloudbased Elasticsearch deployments.
• Experience with Elasticsearch security features.
• Experience with other data processing technologies (e.g. Kafka Spark).
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g. Docker Kubernetes).
• Elastic certifications.

Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.