Elasticsearch Engineer
Company: ShorePoint
Location: Herndon
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Who we are: ShorePoint is a fast-growing, industry recognized
and award-winning cybersecurity services firm with a focus on
high-profile, high-threat, private and public-sector customers who
demand experience and proven security models to protect their data.
ShorePoint subscribes to a “work hard, play hard” mentality and
celebrates individual and company successes. We are passionate
about our mission and going above and beyond to deliver for our
customers. We are equally passionate about an environment that
supports creativity, accountability, diversity, inclusion and a
focus on giving back to our community. The Perks: As recognized
members of the Cyber Elite, we work together in partnership to
defend our nation’s critical infrastructure while building
meaningful and exciting career development opportunities in a
culture tailored to the individuals technical and professional
growth. We are committed to the belief that our team members do
their best work when they are happy and well cared for. In support
of this philosophy, we offer a comprehensive benefits package,
including major carriers for health care providers. Highlighted
benefits offered: 144 hours of PTO, 11 holidays, 85% of insurance
premium covered, 401k, continued education, certifications
maintenance and reimbursement and more. Who we’re looking for: We
are looking for a Elasticsearch (Elastic/ELK/ECE) Engineer to join
our dynamic, fast-paced team within the public sector. The ideal
candidate will not only bring technical expertise but also a
passion for learning and growth. The Elasticsearch
(Elastic/ELK/ECE) Engineer will have exposure to all facets of
Systems Engineering and be encouraged to continuously expand your
skill set as the company evolves. This is a unique opportunity to
play a key role in a fast-growing company at the forefront of the
cybersecurity market. What you’ll be doing: Collaborate with the
Integration and Architecture teams to design, document, build,
secure, and maintain Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana (and X-Pack)
enterprise solutions in both cloud and on-premises environments.
Work closely with architects, engineers, and integrators to assess
customer requirements and design Elasticsearch Stack solutions that
meet data compliance and performance needs. Follow the development
lifecycle processes to transition solutions from Dev to Test to
Production environments. Participate in Agile sprint meetings,
share progress, and ensure that the development aligns with project
and customer requirements. Serve as a subject matter expert and
trusted advisor, providing guidance and best practice
recommendations for Elasticsearch deployments. Configure and
maintain Linux-based operating systems (including updates and
version upgrades) to support the Elasticsearch platform. Install,
configure, and manage Elastic Cloud Enterprise (ECE) solutions,
ensuring seamless communication and integration among Elasticsearch
components and data sources. Create detailed installation and
configuration documentation to support deployment. Secure the
solution by implementing TLS, certificates, SSO/PIV authentication,
and encryption technologies. Collaborate with the data lifecycle
management team to ensure optimal data flow and integrity.
Troubleshoot and monitor data flows and the overall health of the
Elasticsearch solution to maximize performance and minimize
downtime. Provide regular status updates and analysis of
alternatives in daily sprint meetings. Build and maintain effective
working relationships across departments and teams to coordinate
work and deliver results on schedule. Recommend and implement
enhancements to optimize business intelligence processes. What you
need to know: Experience in software development using Java with an
IDE (e.g., Eclipse, CodeReady). Proficiency in parsing file formats
(e.g., JSON, XML, CSV). Knowledge of SQL Server database design,
programming, tuning, and writing SQL queries/procedures. Experience
in developing/automating test procedures. Familiarity with REST API
web services client development. Experience with release
management, build tools (e.g., Maven, Jenkins), and configuration
tools (e.g., SVN). Understanding of secure coding practices,
including encryption (e.g., certificates, TLS connections). Must
have’s: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science,
Information Systems, Mathematics, Engineering or a related field. 2
years of relevant experience. Proven ability to analyze complex
requirements and translate them into clear, actionable tasks and
processes through critical thinking. Applicants must be a U.S.
citizen (non-dual citizenship) and able to obtain and maintain
federal agency required security clearance. Beneficial to have:
Experience with SAML authentication, familiarity with domain
structures, user authentication, and PKI. Experience with Messaging
Queues (e.g., RabbitMQ). Experience with Microsoft SQL. Experience
with programming and working with regular expressions (XML, Java,
JSON, Python, PowerShell, painless, grok). Relevant security
certifications a plus: CISSP, CISM, CISA, Security, CEH.
Understanding of interrelationships between critical infrastructure
protection and cybersecurity. Knowledge and experience with
Assessment & Authorization (A&A) processes in Federal
environments, preferably with experience utilizing the NIST Risk
Management Framework (RMF). Where it’s done: Remote (Herndon,
VA).
Keywords: ShorePoint, Sterling , Elasticsearch Engineer, IT / Software / Systems , Herndon, Virginia
