ElasticSearch Software Engineer

Intelligent. Dynamic. Resilient. 

Everfox, formerly Forcepoint Federal, has been defending the world’s most critical data and networks against the most complex cyber threats imaginable for more than 25 years. As trailblazers in defense-grade, high assurance cyber security, we have been leading the way in developing and delivering innovative cyber security technology. We protect data wherever it resides. Our unwavering dedication and commitment to our customers and the critical missions they serve are what set us apart. We are dynamic, vigilant, and proactive in everything we do. Our suite of cross domain, threat protection and insider risk solutions empower governments and enterprise organizations to use data safely - where and however their people need it. At Everfox, we innovate, we invest, we achieve. We protect what matters most to our customers. And we offer protection like no other. We do all of this so our customers can focus on what matters most… their mission.

Job Title: Elasticsearch Software Engineer

Location: Salt Lake, Utah

Job Description:  

Everfox is looking for a full-time software engineer to join our team building best-in-class cyber security products.  As a member of our growing team, you will help design and develop technology solutions that are scalable, meaningful, and critical to our company’s success.  The ideal candidate will have a strong background with Elasticsearch and driven to pursue a career in enterprise application development. You will be working in an Agile environment, and contributing with your ideas, code, testing, and planning skills. The team is based in Salt Lake City, Utah. 

Responsibilities 

· Working collaboratively with team members to design, develop, test, troubleshoot, and deliver a scalable Elasticsearch based application 

· Remaining up to date on current best practices, trends, and industry developments and actively sharing that knowledge with other team members  

· Verifying product features are thoroughly implemented, ensuring all requirements are met, using robust technical solutions and high-quality coding standards  

· Demonstrate desire to learn new skills and tools as needed  

· Demonstrate flexibility to adapt to changing instructions and requirements  

Required Knowledge and Experience 

· 5+ years of professional experience designing applications backed by Elasticsearch and related technologies. Experience should include: 

· Designing and modeling indices for Petabyte-sized data sets 

· Use of related technologies (Kibana, Logstash, Beats, etc.) 

· Query DSL 

· Professional experience deploying/administering Elasticsearch. Ideally, this would include experience with: 

· ECK (Elastic Cloud on Kubernetes) 

· Installation & Administration 

· Index lifecycle management 

· Storage implementation 

· Backup and Recovery 

· Experience with server virtualization systems such as VMware ESXi/vSphere.  

· Experience with Ansible and familiarity with YAML and JSON. 

· Experience using container technologies including Docker and Kubernetes 

Nice to Have 

· Programming experience (Java, Python, or similar) 

· Knowledgeable in Linux, BASH, and application security best practices 

· Experience with CI/CD and configuration management tools (Jenkins, Ansible, Artifactory)   

·  Experience writing automated tests 

·  Experience using Git for version control  

·  Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment 

· Experience deploying applications to AWS and/or Azure in a production environment (compute, storage, networking, image creation, etc.) 

Qualifications 

· Ability to pass a government background check 

· BS Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security or equivalent work experience 

· Strong problem solving, troubleshooting, communication and customer service skills 

· Strong time management skills and able to take initiative and work independently on concurrent projects

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is:

The actual salary offered may vary within the range based on a candidates' unique experience, locale, and business needs. In addition to a base salary and bonus plans, Everfox offers a generous benefits package including flexible PTO, a 401k match, and contribution to healthcare coverages. Our talent acquisition team will provide specific information regarding bonus eligibility and benefits offerings.

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Don’t meet every single qualification? Studies show people are hesitant to apply if they don’t meet all requirements listed in a job posting. Everfox is focused on building an inclusive and diverse workplace – so if there is something slightly different about your previous experience, but it otherwise aligns and you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. You could be a great candidate for this or other roles on our team.

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