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Elastic Engineer Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Software Engineer

Aurora, CO

$55.36 - $79.33/hr

Responsibilities As a software engineer, you know that good software is more than just a nice ... Elastic Stack, Elk, Automated Testing, ReactJSMinMaxEmployment Type: OTHER

Software Engineer

Aurora, CO · On-site

$185K - $210K/yr

Job Title Software Engineer Overview EverWatch is a government solutions company providing advanced ... Elastic Stack, Elk, Automated Testing, ReactJS Min USD $185,000.00/Yr. Max USD $210,000.00/Yr.

Software Engineer

Aurora, CO · On-site

$55.36 - $79.33/hr

Job Title Software Engineer Overview EverWatch is a government solutions company providing advanced ... Elastic Stack, Elk, Automated Testing, ReactJS

Software Engineer

Aurora, CO · On-site

$185K - $210K/yr

Responsibilities As a software engineer, you know that good software is more than just a nice ... Elastic Stack, Elk, Automated Testing, ReactJSMinUSD $185,000.00/Yr.MaxUSD $210,000.00/Yr.

Software Engineer

Aurora, CO · On-site

$185K - $210K/yr

As a software engineer, you know that good software is more than just a nice-looking interface ... Elastic Stack, Elk, Automated Testing, ReactJS USD $185,000.00/Yr. USD $210,000.00/Yr.

Responsibilities As a software engineer, you know that good software is more than just a nice ... Elastic Stack, Elk, Automated Testing, ReactJSMinUSD $185,000.00/Yr.MaxUSD $210,000.00/Yr.

Our work spans hardware, software, and systems engineering, and we're always looking for people who ... and thermo-elastic analysis of primary and secondary structures and integrated assemblies.

Structural Engineer

Golden, CO · On-site

$135K - $165K/yr

Our work spans hardware, software, and systems engineering, and we're always looking for people who ... and thermo-elastic analysis of primary and secondary structures and integrated assemblies.

Our work spans hardware, software, and systems engineering, and we're always looking for people who ... and thermo-elastic analysis of primary and secondary structures and integrated assemblies.

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How much do elastic engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for elastic engineer in Colorado is $121,834.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $87,300.00 and $159,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What challenges do Elastic Engineers face in their day-to-day work?

As an Elastic Engineer, you may encounter challenges around optimizing Elasticsearch clusters for performance, managing large-scale data ingestion, and troubleshooting complex indexing or query issues. Balancing scalability, security, and cost-efficiency can also be demanding, especially as data and user requirements grow. You'll often collaborate with DevOps, data engineering, and security teams to ensure systems run smoothly and securely. Proactively monitoring for issues and fine-tuning configurations are key parts of maintaining a stable and high-performing Elastic Stack environment.

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To thrive as an Elastic Engineer, you need a strong background in managing and optimizing Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, Beats) deployments, typically supported by experience in system administration, scripting, and cloud platforms. Familiarity with monitoring tools, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and Elastic Certified Engineer credentials are often highly valued. Strong problem-solving abilities, collaboration skills, and clear communication enable success within multidisciplinary tech teams. These competencies ensure effective data ingestion, search, and analytics solutions, which are essential to maintaining robust infrastructure and business insights.

How much do Elastic Engineers make?

Elastic Engineers typically earn a median salary ranging from $100,000 to $150,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and skill set. Professionals with expertise in Elasticsearch, distributed systems, and cloud environments may have higher earning potential, especially with certifications or advanced skills.

What does an Elastic Engineer do?

An Elastic Engineer specializes in designing, implementing, and optimizing solutions using Elasticsearch and the Elastic Stack. They manage cluster configurations, indexing strategies, and query performance to ensure efficient data retrieval and search functionality. They also monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and integrate Elastic solutions with other technologies. Additionally, they may work on security, scalability, and automation to enhance performance and reliability.

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The salary of an Elastic Engineer typically ranges from $80,000 to $150,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and certifications. Senior roles or those with specialized skills in Elasticsearch and related tools may earn higher compensation. Salaries can also vary based on the company's size and industry.
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Infographic showing various Elastic Engineer job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $121,834 per year, or $58.6 per hour.

Cyber Systems Engineer - level 3 (26-245)

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Ellicott, CO • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago


Northrop Grumman rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 360 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: NoDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems-Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Principal Cyber Systems Engineer - X-Lab Cybersecurity Engineer (26-245) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. Located at Schriever Space Force Base, CO, this role is essential for supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels.

This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.

Position Overview:

The Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a vital part of the Missile Defense System. It acts as an essential operational tool that allows the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels to plan ballistic missile defenses systematically, monitor the battle collectively, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapons systems to meet global and regional mission goals. C2BMC supports layered missile defense systems that deliver an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It functions as a force multiplier by connecting, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensors, weapon systems, and operations at both global and regional levels to improve performance. C2BMC is crucial for all grounds and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems.

The selected candidate will be part of the Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications Experimentation Laboratory (C2BMC X-Lab), which is a very fast paced and dynamic environment. The X-Lab is responsible for developing and integrating future-capability prototypes for the Missile Defense System, including Sensor/Weapon Integration, Algorithm Development, User Interface Development and other critical leading-edge missile defense technologies.

Essential Functions:

  • Responsible for tuning and optimizing cybersecurity tools such as ESS, Elastic, ConfigOS, and Tanium to enhance system performance and threat detection capabilities

  • Create custom dashboards to visualize security data

  • Integrate various security products, ensuring seamless communication and data flow across the infrastructure

  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to aforementioned tools, as well as managing upgrades and deployments to ensure the latest features and security patches are implemented effectively

Basic Qualifications:

Please note your updated security clearance and IAT/relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Cybersecurity, or related discipline preferred from an accredited university and5 years of experience, or a Master's degree in a related discipline and 3 years of experience, or 9 years of related experience instead of a degree may be considered

  • Applicants must have a current active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start

  • DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security+ CE, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CCNA Security, etc.) is required to start

  • Experience with Windows/RHEL System Admin including installing, tuning & troubleshooting Cyber Tools to include ESS/HBSS, ConfigOS, Splunk/Elastic, etc.

  • Experience configuring, running and scripting audit tools

  • Knowledge of Software Assurance (SwA) static and dynamic code analysis (e.g. Fortify)

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that promotes your growth, supporting both employees and the company's success. The benefits at Northrop Grumman are flexible and customizable, allowing you to select options that best meet your needs and those of your family. Your benefits will include the following:

  • Health Plan

  • Savings Plan

  • Paid Time Off

  • Education Assistance

  • Training and Development

  • Flexible Work Arrangements

https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx

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Primary Level Salary Range: $113,900.00 - $170,900.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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About Northrop Grumman

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At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939