Senior Technical Consultant designs and implements Elastic Stack solutions for U.S. government agencies, providing architecture guidance and hands-on deployment in high-security environments.
Compensation
$113.1K–$152K / yr
Location
United States
Work setup
Not specified
Seniority
Not specified
Employment
Not specified
Experience
5+ years
Category
Architecture
Posted
Skills
accessibility
analytics
ansible
aws
azure
cisco
cloud
cybersecurity
data-modeling
docker
elasticsearch
gcp
github
java
javascript
kafka
kubernetes
linux
mongodb
nosql
observability
python
redis
ruby
solution-design
sql
unix
Nice to have
Experience as a technical instructor or public speaker on enterprise infrastructure software topics for technical audiences.
DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification, such as Security+, or Intermediate Compliant Certification is required and must be obtained within 30 days of hire if not already held.
Certifications or expertise in technologies like Ansible, GitHub, Kubernetes, Docker, Kafka, Redis, or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Familiarity with network data, cybersecurity data, and system logs.
Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
Elastic certifications, such as:
Full description
Endgame Systems, LLC provides consulting services related to Elastic technology to Government agencies with heightened security needs. Endgame Systems, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Elastic. Elastic is a free and open search company that powers enterprise search, observability, and security solutions built on one technology stack that can be deployed anywhere. From finding documents to monitoring infrastructure to hunting for threats, Elastic makes data usable in real-time and at scale. Thousands of organizations worldwide, including Barclays, Cisco, eBay, Fairfax, ING, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, The Mayo Clinic, NASA, The New York Times, Wikipedia, and Verizon, use Elastic to power mission-critical systems. Founded in 2012, Elastic is a distributed company with Elasticians around the globe. Learn more at . Endgame Systems, LLC, while a subsidiary of Elastic, is an independent entity focused on Government services.
As a Consulting Architect at Elastic, you will work closely with customers to deliver Elastic solutions and provide expertise on the Elastic Stack. You will act as a trusted technical advisor, guiding strategy, architecture design, and capacity planning in mission-critical environments. The ideal candidate is technically adept, proactive about self-improvement, and skilled in building strong customer relationships.
What You Will Be Doing:
Plan, lead, and oversee Elastic consulting engagements (remote and on-site) to maximize customer value from Elastic products.
Architect, implement, configure Elastic solutions, focusing on platform architecture, solution design, and capacity planning in mission-critical environments.
Build strong relationships as a customer advocate, ensuring excellent communication and collaboration.
Develop and present demos and proof-of-concepts that showcase the value of the Elastic Stack.
Conduct data modeling, query development, optimization, and cluster tuning for scalable, high-performance search and analytics.
Collaborate with other consultants to solve complex technical challenges in a team-oriented environment.
Review and approve technical consulting reports that articulate project outcomes and recommendations.
Mentor and coach consultants through enablement programs, shadowing, and ongoing training.
Participate in technical interviews to assess and onboard new consultants.
Work effectively in a remote, highly distributed team environment, with periodic on-site engagements.
What You Bring Along:
Active U.S. Federal security clearance (Top Secret/SCI with FS Poly)
You will work onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD. The expectation is to spend 4-5 days per week onsite, with the remaining time remote.
Consulting Architect | Public Sector | Maryland at Endgame Systems, LLC (United States) — aijobsearch
At least 5 years of experience as a consultant or technical instructor in client-facing engagements.
Proven ability to work with customers to capture requirements, plan, and deliver technical solutions aligned with business needs.
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Systems Engineer/Administrator, Network Engineer/Administrator, Cloud Engineer/Administrator, or similar role.
Proficiency in designing, implementing, and optimizing solutions with Elasticsearch or similar distributed data technologies.
Strong understanding of Linux, Unix, and Windows operating systems, including command-line interfaces.
Familiarity with information retrieval and analytics domains.
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
Programming experience with at least one language (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript, Ruby).
Experience with databases, including SQL, Elasticsearch, Redis, MongoDB, or similar NoSQL technologies.
Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new Elastic technologies.
Bonus Points:
Experience as a technical instructor or public speaker on enterprise infrastructure software topics for technical audiences.
DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification, such as Security+, or Intermediate Compliant Certification is required and must be obtained within 30 days of hire if not already held.
Certifications or expertise in technologies like Ansible, GitHub, Kubernetes, Docker, Kafka, Redis, or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Familiarity with network data, cybersecurity data, and system logs.
Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
Elastic certifications, such as:
Elastic Certified Engineer
Elastic Certified Analyst
Elastic Certified Observability Engineer
Join Elastic’s Federal Consulting Team and help public sector organizations solve their most complex data challenges using the Elastic Stack. If you’re passionate about cutting-edge technology, customer success, and working in mission-critical environments, we’d love to hear from you!
Compensation for this role is in the form of base salary. This role does not have a variable compensation component.
The typical starting salary range for new hires in this role is listed below. In select locations (including Seattle WA, Los Angeles CA, the San Francisco Bay Area CA, and the New York City Metro Area), an alternate range may apply as specified below.
These ranges represent the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the ranges may be modified in the future.
An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
Elastic believes that employees should have the opportunity to share in the value that we create together for our shareholders. Therefore, in addition to cash compensation, this role is currently eligible to participate in Elastic's stock program. Our total rewards package also includes a company-matched 401k with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% of eligible earnings, along with a range of other benefits offered with a holistic emphasis on employee well-being.
Compensation starting at: $200,000 USD
**In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for a role base premium based on the required security clearance for the territory.
Additional Information - We Take Care of Our People
As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you’re looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Endgame Systems is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn’t matter if you’re just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do.
We strive to have parity of benefits across regions and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do.
Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
Health coverage for you and your family
Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
Generous number of vacation days each year
Double your charitable giving - We match up to $1500 (or local currency equivalent)
Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave
Different people approach problems differently. We need that. Endgame Systems is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation.
We welcome individuals with disabilities and strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all individuals. To request an accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email candidate_accessibility@elastic.co We will reply to your request within 24 business hours of submission.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws, view posters linked below: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Poster; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision Poster; Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Poster and Know Your Rights (Poster)