# Senior Security Integration Engineer (Elastic Stack)

> KIHOMAC · Colorado Springs, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-09

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** DSG - Defense Services Group

## Description

-   Provide advice and training to end-users, and guide and inform senior leadership
-   Demonstrate a firm understanding of network architectures including Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, IPS, and internal and external routing to delegate tasks to network engineering team
-   Work directly with corresponding Team Leads, Project Managers, Network Engineers, and Network Architect for coordination of routine maintenance, break/fix repair, and planned changes, coordinating any down time with all appropriate leadership and stakeholders
-   Perform end-user support to internal teammates and tenants/performers alike, including but not limited to Layer 1-3 troubleshooting, physical fault isolation cabling, etc.
-   Generate network design guidance in coordination with architects, SMEs, and system engineers; along with the installation/deployment, configuration, testing, compliance enforcement, and reporting on MDSEA assets to include Cisco, Gigamon, and Riverbed hardware, along with the associated software suites and those of VMware NSX/ vCenter, SolarWinds, and other tools as necessary as well as assure and sustain the integrity and security of network infrastructure
-   Update documentation (network diagrams, rack diagrams, etc.) utilizing approved work vehicles and the change management process
-   Perform hardening and STIG checklist validation/verification for associated network infrastructure and virtual machines
-   Provide mentorship and training to junior/mid engineers to ensure their participation in experience-gathering day-to-day activities, and review work products and efforts during their development
-   Other duties as assigned

## Requirements

**Education/Training:** 

-   Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering or science discipline preferred
-   Active CCNA, CySA+, GSEC, or Security+ certification required
-   Elastic Certified Engineer, Elastic Certified Analyst, or relevant Elastic certifications preferred

**Experience:**

-   10+ years of general (full-time) work experience required
-   5+ years of directly related experience required
-   2+ years of experience in a management or leadership role required
-   Must have a strong understanding of enterprise networks, including routing, switching, VPNs, firewalls, and network security tools
-   Experience with data ingestion, processing, and enrichment techniques required
-   Ability to build and maintain network and data flow diagrams (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart, Draw.io)
-   Proficiency in Linux systems, command-line tools, and system administration fundamentals required
-   Experience working directly with customers in a technical consulting or engineering capacity required
-   Experience with cloud platforms and logging pipelines (AWS, Azure, GCP, cloud-native telemetry) preferred
-   Familiarity with ECS (Elastic Common Schema) and data normalization best practices preferred
-   Experience implementing detection engineering or threat hunting workflows in Elastic Security preferred
-   Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash) to automate ingestion and data validation preferred
-   Experience integrating EDR, NDR, IAM, and vulnerability management logs into a SIEM preferred
-   Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK, cyber kill chain, and threat intelligence ingestion preferred
-   Experience mentoring or leading small technical teams preferred

**Security:**

-   Must be a US citizen

-   Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance

**Physical Requirements:**

-   Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
-   Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
-   Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
-   Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

## Benefits

-   Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
-   Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
-   Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
-   Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
-   Short Term & Long Term Disability
-   Training & Development
-   Wellness Resources

**Salary:** $130,000 - 150,000

Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.

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