At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and maintain Elastic Cloud Enterprise while designing innovative Elasticsearch solutions.
- Company: Join Northrop Grumman UK, a leader in tech innovation and problem-solving.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, private healthcare, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Full-time on-site role with opportunities for performance bonuses and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make an impact with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic and inclusive environment.
- Qualifications: Strong understanding of Elasticsearch and experience with cloud platforms required.
The predicted salary is between 77400 - 116000 £ per year.
UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED IN THIS POSITION: Yes
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE: UK-Highest Level of Government Clearance
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Salary: £77,400 - £116,000
Company Overview
At Northrop Grumman UK, we solve complex challenges by shaping technology and solutions of tomorrow. We are seeking an experienced Elasticsearch Platforms Engineer to join our Data Platforms Infrastructure team. This role supports and maintains our Elastic Cloud Enterprise (ECE) environment, designs and deploys Elastic solutions for Observability and Search, and ensures the highest standards of security, privacy, and compliance.
Responsibilities
- ECE Support and Maintenance
- Manage, monitor, and maintain Elastic Cloud Enterprise (ECE) environments.
- Perform routine updates, patches, and upgrades to ensure optimal performance and security.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Elasticsearch clusters, indices, and ECE infrastructure.
- Design and Deployment
- Design scalable and efficient Elasticsearch solutions for Observability and Search use cases.
- Implement best practices for data indexing, storage, and retrieval.
- Work with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Security, Privacy, and Compliance
- Implement and enforce security measures to protect Elasticsearch data, including access controls, encryption, and monitoring.
- Ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
- Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
- Performance Optimization
- Monitor and analyse the performance of Elasticsearch clusters and indices.
- Optimize configurations and queries to improve performance and reduce latency.
- Implement effective indexing strategies and shard allocation for balanced workloads.
- Collaboration and Support
- Collaborate with DevOps, Security, and Development teams to integrate Elasticsearch with other systems and applications.
- Provide expert support and guidance to development teams on Elasticsearch-related projects.
- Develop and maintain documentation, including architecture diagrams, operational procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
- Innovation and Continuous Improvement
- Stay updated with the latest features and updates in the Elasticsearch ecosystem.
- Identify opportunities for automation and improvement in Elasticsearch deployment and management processes.
- Lead initiatives to integrate new technologies and practices that enhance the Elasticsearch platform.
Qualifications
- Strong understanding of Elasticsearch architecture, components, and APIs.
- Experience with designing and deploying Elasticsearch for Observability and Search use cases.
- Knowledge of security best practices and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
- Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, Bash, Ansible).
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes).
- Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Experience in Cloudera, Hadoop, Cloudera Data Science Workbench (CDSW), Cloudera Machine Learning (CML) is highly desirable.
Work Environment
Full time on‑site presence required.
Security Clearance
You must hold the highest level of UK Government security clearance.
Benefits
Flexible working options, including optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Private health care, cash health plan, holiday buy and sell, career development opportunities, and performance bonuses.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.
Elasticsearch Platforms Engineer employer: Northrop Grumman
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