Kibana Engineer

Basic Qualifications: U.S. Citizenship Required Terms: Contract to Hire Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Kibana Engineer to join our team at Scott Air Force Base, supporting the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). The successful candidate will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining Kibana dashboards and visualizations to support data analytics and reporting requirements. This position requires a deep understanding of Kibana, Elasticsearch, and data visualization principles, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and maintain Kibana dashboards and visualizations to support data analytics and reporting requirements. • Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand data needs and deliver high-quality data visualizations. • Implement and optimize Elasticsearch queries to ensure efficient data retrieval and visualization performance. • Ensure data quality, integrity, and security by implementing best practices and adhering to relevant data governance policies. • Develop and maintain documentation for Kibana dashboards, visualizations, and related processes. • Monitor and troubleshoot Kibana and Elasticsearch issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption to operations. • Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve Kibana and data visualization practices. • Provide training and support to end-users on how to effectively use Kibana dashboards and visualizations. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience. • Active DoD Secret clearance is required. • Minimum of 5 years of experience in data visualization, data analytics, or a related field. • Proficiency in Kibana and Elasticsearch, including experience with designing and developing Kibana dashboards and visualizations. • Proficiency with SQL and database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle). • Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and data analytics frameworks. • Knowledge of data governance, data quality, and data security best practices. • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications: • Certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., Elastic Certified Engineer, AWS Certified Data Analytics).