Role Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Specialist to join our team at DMDC on a large operate contract. This individual will interface with the client, mentor junior developers, and possess strong problem-solving capabilities. The role start time is immediate. This position requires an active secret clearance and Security+ certification.

Responsibilities:

Lead and mentor a small team of junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
Interface with the client to understand their needs and provide technical solutions.
Administer and manage a self-managed Elasticsearch cluster on VMs, transitioning to Elasticsearch on Kubernetes (ECK) using helm charts for tech refreshes.
Utilize Ansible for the installation of monitoring tools and leverage PowerShell and Bash scripting for automation and operational efficiency.
Optimize and integrate all components of the Elastic Stack in a complex technical environment, with a focus on peak performance.
Manage, secure, and optimize Linux servers in a high-availability environment.
Respond to incidents with a calm and effective approach, demonstrating excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Monitor Java applications to ensure performance and reliability.
Qualifications:

Secret security clearance.
A Security+ certification.
Technical Lead Experience: Proven track record in leading a technical team within a federal data center environment, ensuring high availability and performance of critical systems.
Elasticsearch Expertise: Hands-on experience in administering a self-managed Elasticsearch cluster on VMs and transitioning to Elasticsearch on Kubernetes (ECK) using helm charts for tech refreshes.
Scripting and Automation Proficiency: Strong skills in Ansible for the installation of monitoring tools, along with expertise in PowerShell and Bash scripting for automation and operational efficiency.
Elastic Stack Knowledge: Deep understanding of all components of the Elastic Stack and their integration in a complex technical environment, with the ability to optimize for peak performance. Knowledge of APM would be especially impactful.
Linux Administration: Solid foundation in Linux system administration, with expertise in managing, securing, and optimizing Linux servers in a high-availability environment.
Incident Response and Problem-Solving Skills: Demonstrated ability to lean into incident response with a calm and effective approach, alongside excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for troubleshooting complex issues.
Java Applications Monitoring: High-level understanding of Java applications, particularly from a monitoring perspective, to ensure application performance and reliability.
Mentorship and Leadership: Proven experience in mentoring junior team members and leading by example to foster a culture of continuous learning and team development.
Preferred Qualifications:

Additional Scripting Languages: Familiarity with other scripting languages beyond PowerShell and Bash, such as Python, to broaden automation and tool development capabilities.
Cloud Technologies: Exposure to cloud technologies and platforms, such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
Containerization and Orchestration Experience: While Kubernetes expertise is critical, additional experience with Docker and other containerization technologies would be advantageous for monitoring containerized applications.

This is a remote position.