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Elk Stack Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Strong knowledge of ELK stack. * Knowledge of scripting languages, such as JavaScript, Python, Bash, etc. Desired Skills: * Experience working in an agile environment. * Experience supporting federal ...

Strong knowledge of ELK stack. * Knowledge of scripting languages, such as JavaScript, Python, Bash, etc. Desired Skills: * Experience working in an agile environment. * Experience supporting federal ...

Kubernetes Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site

$53.75 - $71.50/hr

... ELK stack). • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment. Preferred : • Kubernetes certification (CKA, CKAD) is a plus. Company : Ascension Federal ...

Full Stack Developer Location :: St Petersburg ,FL Type of Hire :: Contract Partnering with ... ELK logging/reporting in Kibana Some knowledge of DevOps CI/CD pipeline and Devops tools such as ...

DevOps Engineer

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$49 - $67/hr

... or ELK stack. Company : Jobdiva Job Portal: Recruitment (contingency search and campus selection). Founded in 2019, the company is headquartered in Arlington, USA, with a team of 201-500 employees.

Full Stack Developer Location :: St Petersburg ,FL Type of Hire :: Contract Partnering with ... ELK logging/reporting in Kibana Some knowledge of DevOps CI/CD pipeline and Devops tools such as ...

Full Stack Developer Location :: St Petersburg ,FL Type of Hire :: Contract Partnering with ... ELK logging/reporting in Kibana Some knowledge of DevOps CI/CD pipeline and Devops tools such as ...

DevOps Engineer

Tampa, FL · Hybrid

$49.75 - $68.25/hr

Manage and operate centralized log aggregation and search infrastructure using the ELK stack/VictoriaLogs * Define and maintain infrastructure-as-code standards across the organization * Participate ...

Kubernetes Engineer

Doral, FL · On-site

$54.50 - $72.50/hr

Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure services (AWS, Azure, GCP), security best practices, and Kubernetes monitoring/logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) is required. * Must have ...

Junior DevOps Engineer

Orlando, FL · On-site

$49.25 - $67.50/hr

Exposure to monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack). * Basic knowledge of Kubernetes and Docker. * Understanding of agile and DevOps methodologies. WORKING CONDITIONS The duties ...

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How much do elk stack jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for elk stack in Florida is $100,828.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,600.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the ELK Stack?

The ELK Stack is a collection of three open-source tools—Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana—commonly used for searching, analyzing, and visualizing large volumes of log data in real time. Elasticsearch is a powerful search and analytics engine, Logstash is a data processing pipeline that ingests and transforms data, and Kibana provides visualization capabilities on top of the data stored in Elasticsearch. Together, they help organizations monitor applications, troubleshoot issues, and gain insights from their data.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an ELK Stack engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an ELK Stack Engineer, you need a solid understanding of Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana, as well as experience with data indexing, search, and visualization, typically supported by a degree in computer science or related field. Familiarity with tools like Beats, scripting languages (such as Python or Bash), and certifications like Elastic Certified Engineer are commonly valuable. Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills help you interpret data requirements and collaborate with teams. These competencies are crucial to designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable log management and analytics solutions that support business operations.

What are some typical challenges faced when managing and scaling an ELK Stack deployment in a production environment?

One common challenge is ensuring the ELK Stack remains performant as log volume and query complexity increase, which often requires careful resource planning and tuning of Elasticsearch indices. Another challenge is maintaining data security and compliance, as logs can contain sensitive information that must be protected. Additionally, team members often need to collaborate closely with DevOps, security, and development teams to tailor dashboards and alerts to business needs, which can demand strong communication and coordination skills. Proactive monitoring, regular updates, and automation can help address these challenges and ensure reliable log management.
Infographic showing various Elk Stack job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 83% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,828 per year, or $48.5 per hour.

Prin. Software Engineer (Elastic)

Pensacola, FL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago


Job description

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers' most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers' most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

The Elastic Engineer will be a part of a team of Data Analytic Engineers enhancing, maintaining, and sustaining an Elastic, Logstash, and Kibana (ELK) instance with a heavy emphasis on data on-boarding, content development, configuration, troubleshooting, reporting, and visualizations. The candidate must possess prior Elastic engineering and administration experience, meet the necessary certification prerequisites, and work well in a distributed team environment.

The Duties and Responsibilities of this role include:

  • Building data pipelines to ingest external datasets into Elastic products.
  • Designing, building, deploying, maintaining, and enhancing the Elastic Logstash Kibana (ELK) platform.
  • Installing and configuring ELK.
  • Using Elastic search Indices, Elastic search APIs, Kibana Dashboards, Log Stash and Beats.
  • Using or creating plug-ins for ELK like authentication and authorization plug-ins.
  • Integrating ELK with enterprise tools and APIs, such as for authentication and authorization.
  • Designing and implementing complex development use cases and scenarios using programming language, such as Python, Groovy, and Bash.
  • Using Elastic Search Cluster Monitoring Tools.

Required skills:

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Active Secret (S) clearance. Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
  • Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
  • 6+ years of directly relevant software development experience required.
  • At least 2 years of experience as an Elastic Cloud on Kubernetes (ECK) admin or equivalent role.
  • At least 2 years of experience with Elasticsearch Domain Specific Language (DSL).
  • At least 5 years of experience with Kubernetes architecture.
  • Strong knowledge of ELK stack.
  • Knowledge of scripting languages, such as JavaScript, Python, Bash, etc.

Desired Skills:

  • Experience working in an agile environment.
  • Experience supporting federal customers.

Required Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline is required.

Desired Certifications:

  • DoD 8570.1-M Compliance at IAT Level I (e.g., Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)) certification highly desired
  • Agile software development methodology certification (e.g. SCRUM Master) highly desired.
  • Has achieved an Elastic certification, such as: Elastic Certified Engineer, Elastic Certified Analyst, or Elastic Certified Observable Engineer
  • Has achieved a Kubernetes certification, such as: Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA), Kubernetes and Cloud Native Security Associate (KCSA), Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)

Syndeo: 3464

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we'll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.


Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.