Senior Data Engineer (Elastic)

We're Hiring an Elastic Data Solutions Engineer. We're looking for a front-facing engineer who thrives on solving complex data challenges and enjoys working directly with end users. We need an engineer who understands how to harness the power of Elastic to put it to work helping analysts unlock insights and tackle their toughest problems. This engineer will be a key part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary software team, and will help to bring cutting-edge technology to address mission-driven outcomes. If you're passionate about building scalable data solutions, collaborating across disciplines, and making a real impact-you belong here. Immediate opening. Real impact. Bring Elastic to life., * Design and build innovative discovery and automation tools with Elastic and other technology to empower geospatial and intelligence analysts to tackle complex, real-world challenges using diverse data types and sources.

• Design and implement Elastic Stack solutions (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, Beats) to support search, analytics, observability, and security needs.
• Develop efficient queries and indexing strategies, optimize performance, and manage large-scale data pipelines. Automate data workflows using scripting languages like Python or Bash; develop custom Elastic extensions when needed.
• Collaborate with users and cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver tailored solutions.
• Monitor and manage deployment configurations and snapshots to ensure service availability.
• Work with Elastic co. helpdesk to resolve technical issues.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active TS/SCI with CI poly (or willingness to obtain a CI poly)
• Minimum of 14 years of total professional experience in a technical support role
• Demonstrated technical experience integrating and developing custom solutions for the intelligence analyst community.
• Familiarity with and experience integrating Elastic Stack solutions (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, Beats) into analytical platforms, workflows, and applications
• Demonstrated experience performing data extraction, manipulation, and visualization with proficiency in Java, Python, R, and/or other similar languages
• Willingness to work onsite 90% or as needs dictate in either Herndon, VA or Westminster, CO.
• Degree in a technical field such as Computer Science, Engineering, Math, GIS. Equivalent demonstrated experience of 4 years or more will be considered in lieu of degree., * An adaptable and solution centric mindset that embraces technology enablers.
• Familiarity with common industry software tools and concepts
• Experience working with open-source resources in a government computing environment
• Able to work effectively with a geographically distributed ops & development team
• Able to communicate effectively with customers and team in written and oral forums.
• Experience as a military/intelligence analyst, supporting the military/IC, or knowledge of some IC PED systems is a plus!

Pay Transparency: In support of pay transparency at Vantor, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate's starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.

The base pay for this position within California, Colorado, Hawaii, New Jersey, the Washington, DC metropolitan area, and for all other states is:

$145,000.00 - $215,000.00

Benefits: Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what's happening now and shape what's coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters-where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world. To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status. Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).