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# Senior Elastic Migration Engineer

- **Company:** Marathon TS Inc
- **Location:** Norfolk, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $190,000.0 - $220,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Linux, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Elasticsearch, Python (Programming Language), OpenShift, Windows PowerShell, Logstash, Ansible, Runbook, Security Information and Event Management, Data Logging, Data Processing, Scripting, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Data Ingestion, Containerization, Kubernetes, Performance Monitor, Kibana, Terraform, Splunk, Docker
- **Published:** May 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2163f7d79486c738

## About the Role

Do you have experience in System performance monitoring?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Deep, hands-on expertise with Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Kibana, Logstash, Beats, Fleet).

 * Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc.).
 * Solid understanding of observability, logging, metrics, and distributed systems.
 * Experience designing, deploying, and optimizing production-scale Elastic environments.
 * Strong Linux/Unix, networking, and cloud platform knowledge (AWS, Azure, GCP).
 * Ability to mentor, guide, and influence engineering teams on Elastic best practices.
 * Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
 * Willingness and ability to support domestic or international on-site engagements.
 * U.S. Passport required.
 * Must have a TS/SCI Clearance, at minimum.
 * Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance., * Bachelor's (Required), * hands-on experience with Elastic Stack ?: 5 years (Required)
 * Elastic Security or SIEM platforms?: 5 years (Required)
 * scripting using Python, PowerShell, or Bash?: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

 * TS/SCI Clearance (Required)

## Description

Marathon TS is seeking a Sr. Elastic Engineer in Norfolk Va. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Elastic Stack and enjoys designing, coding, and deploying complex systems. You will collaborate with engineering, DevOps, cloud, and client teams to deliver resilient, high-performance Elastic solutions while maintaining visibility into system health and operational workflows., * Design, deploy, and maintain Elastic Stack environments, including Elasticsearch, Kibana, Logstash, Beats, and Fleet.

 * Build and optimize ingestion pipelines, index strategies, search queries, dashboards, and automation workflows.
 * Write scripts, automation, and integrations (Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc.) to streamline operations, data processing, and monitoring.
 * Deploy Elastic across platforms, including on-premises, public cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), GovCloud, and containerized environments (Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift).
 * Leverage automation and orchestration tools such as Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD pipelines, and Docker to manage deployments and operational tasks.
 * Integrate Elastic with enterprise tools such as SIEMs, Splunk, CrowdStrike, and other telemetry sources.
 * Monitor system health, troubleshoot performance issues, and optimize for reliability and scalability.
 * Lead design reviews, provide guidance on Elastic best practices, and support knowledge sharing across teams.
 * Maintain documentation for architectures, deployment patterns, runbooks, and operational best practices.
 * Stay current with Elastic features, certifications, and emerging platform capabilities.


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