Elasticsearch Platform Engineer

Elasticsearch Platforms Engineer – Defence & National Security
📍 Full-time, On-Site | 💷 £77,400 – £116,000 | UK Citizenship & Highest Level Security Clearance Required | 🧳 Relocation Assistance Available

Shape the future of secure data platforms in a mission-driven environment.

My 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.

🔧 What You’ll Do:

Manage and maintain Elastic Cloud Enterprise (ECE) infrastructure

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Design & deploy scalable Elasticsearch solutions for Search and Observability

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Ensure systems comply with GDPR, HIPAA, and security best practices

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Troubleshoot and optimise Elasticsearch clusters, queries, and indexing strategies

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Collaborate with DevOps, Security, and Engineering teams across the delivery lifecycle

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Contribute to innovation, automation, and continuous improvement

✅ What We’re Looking For:

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Deep knowledge of Elasticsearch architecture, APIs, and components

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Experience with large-scale Elasticsearch use cases (Observability, Search)

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Strong scripting/automation skills (e.g. Python, Bash, Ansible)

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Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP, and Kubernetes environments

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Understanding of data privacy, encryption, and compliance frameworks

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Excellent communication, documentation, and troubleshooting skills

🌟 Bonus If You Have:

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Experience with Cloudera, Hadoop, CDSW, or CML

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A passion for performance tuning and operational excellence in secure systems

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Experience leading tech initiatives or cross-functional platform integration

🎯 Why Apply?

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Work on systems that directly support national defence and intelligence

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Access flexible working (including 9-day fortnight) and excellent benefits

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Join a growing team where your work has real-world impact

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Receive support with relocation and clearance processes

Define your future. Work where innovation, mission, and security meet