Elasticsearch Platform Engineer

Elasticsearch Platforms Engineer – Defence & National Security\\n📍 Full-time, On-Site | 💷 £77,400 – £116,000 | UK Citizenship & Highest Level Security Clearance Required | 🧳 Relocation Assistance Available\\n\\nShape the future of secure data platforms in a mission-driven environment.\\n\\nMy client is looking for a skilled Elasticsearch Platforms Engineer to join their high-impact Data Infrastructure team. You'll manage and evolve a secure Elastic Cloud Enterprise (ECE) environment, supporting large-scale observability and search capabilities for critical national security missions.\\n\\n🔧 What You’ll Do:\\n\\n * \\n\\n Manage and maintain Elastic Cloud Enterprise (ECE) infrastructure\\n\\n * \\n\\n Design & deploy scalable Elasticsearch solutions for Search and Observability\\n\\n * \\n\\n Ensure systems comply with GDPR, HIPAA, and security best practices\\n\\n * \\n\\n Troubleshoot and optimise Elasticsearch clusters, queries, and indexing strategies\\n\\n * \\n\\n Collaborate with DevOps, Security, and Engineering teams across the delivery lifecycle\\n\\n * \\n\\n Contribute to innovation, automation, and continuous improvement\\n\\n✅ What We’re Looking For:\\n\\n * \\n\\n Deep knowledge of Elasticsearch architecture, APIs, and components\\n\\n * \\n\\n Experience with large-scale Elasticsearch use cases (Observability, Search)\\n\\n * \\n\\n Strong scripting/automation skills (e.g. Python, Bash, Ansible)\\n\\n * \\n\\n Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP, and Kubernetes environments\\n\\n * \\n\\n Understanding of data privacy, encryption, and compliance frameworks\\n\\n * \\n\\n Excellent communication, documentation, and troubleshooting skills\\n\\n🌟 Bonus If You Have:\\n\\n * \\n\\n Experience with Cloudera, Hadoop, CDSW, or CML\\n\\n * \\n\\n A passion for performance tuning and operational excellence in secure systems\\n\\n * \\n\\n Experience leading tech initiatives or cross-functional platform integration\\n\\n🎯 Why Apply?\\n\\n * \\n\\n Work on systems that directly support national defence and intelligence\\n\\n * \\n\\n Access flexible working (including 9-day fortnight) and excellent benefits\\n\\n * \\n\\n Join a growing team where your work has real-world impact\\n\\n * \\n\\n Receive support with relocation and clearance processes\\n\\nDefine your future.

Work where innovation, mission, and security meet