Senior Data Engineer (Elastic)

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.

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This position requires an active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS/SCI with CI poly level.

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

Desired Qualifications:

• 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:

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. 

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EEO Policy: Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected valued and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex gender identity sexual orientation disability protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.

What We Do

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence to unlock a more autonomous interoperable world. We empower decision makers and operators with the clarity they need to navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Our AI-powered spatial intelligence platform fuses data from the world’s highest-resolution satellites with real-time sensor feeds from space air and ground to create the most accurate living digital replica of Earth.

Why Work With Us

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.

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