Senior Elastic Engineer (EDR/Defend Focus)
LaunchTechColorado Springs, Colorado, United States • Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Posted March 10, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
LaunchTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.
Job Description
LaunchTech is seeking a Senior Elastic Engineer (EDR/Defend Focus) to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The successful candidate will design, deploy, and optimize the Elastic Stack environment with a specialized focus on Elastic EDR and Defend capabilities.
Requirements
- Expert knowledge of the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)
- Expert knowledge of Elastic EDR and Defend capabilities
- Strong understanding of data indexing, sharding, replication, and lifecycle management
- Strong understanding of Linux and Windows operating systems
- Strong understanding of security principles, threat detection, and incident response
- Knowledge of common coding flaws and security vulnerabilities
- Knowledge of network protocols and security concepts
- Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (NIST, FedRAMP)
- Ability to interpret and incorporate data from multiple tool sources
- Ability to analyze complex requirements and translate them into clear, actionable tasks
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Opportunities to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career
