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ElasticSenior Java Engineer - Security - Elasticsearch
Elastic, known as the Search AI Company, is seeking a Senior Java Engineer to focus on security and Elasticsearch within the United Kingdom. Operating in the…
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Elastic, known as the Search AI Company, is seeking a Senior Java Engineer to focus on security and Elasticsearch within the United Kingdom. Operating in the search and artificial intelligence space, the company builds cloud-based platforms utilized across various industries to help organizations handle structured and unstructured data efficiently. In this position, you will join the Elasticsearch Security team to design, build, and optimize core authentication, authorization, and tenant isolation…
Job Description
Elastic, known as the Search AI Company, is seeking a Senior Java Engineer to focus on security and Elasticsearch within the United Kingdom. Operating in the search and artificial intelligence space, the company builds cloud-based platforms utilized across various industries to help organizations handle structured and unstructured data efficiently.
In this position, you will join the Elasticsearch Security team to design, build, and optimize core authentication, authorization, and tenant isolation features. The work involves developing fundamental security models, ensuring strong performance across distributed systems, applying cryptographic tools, and utilizing AI-driven utilities for vulnerability management.
This role is well-suited for a software engineer with deep Java expertise, strong concurrency skills, and experience with distributed systems security. Candidates should be comfortable working independently in a distributed environment and collaborating across various engineering teams.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement core security features spanning architecture through production
- Plan and execute major security components within the Elasticsearch core engine
- Develop foundational security models and optimize distributed system performance at scale
- Apply cryptographic solutions for customer use cases and ensure data isolation in shared infrastructure
- Collaborate with the InfoSec team to drive vulnerability management and risk remediation
- Utilize AI-driven tools to automate vulnerability triage, prioritization, and preliminary investigation
Requirements
- Deep knowledge of Java internals, JVM memory management, and concurrency models
- Experience building scalable authorization systems handling high concurrency and large permission sets
- Strong comprehension of distributed systems security, including zero-trust transport and cluster state propagation
- Familiarity with edge identity protocols such as OAuth 2.0 and SAML
- Proven track record of using AI to accelerate development, debug complex systems, and optimize code
- Ability to work autonomously and communicate asynchronously within a distributed team
Qualifications
- Knowledge of cipher suites, TLS handshakes, and PKI certificate lifecycle management
- Familiarity with Post-Quantum Cryptography and cryptographic memory usage
- Hands-on experience mapping technical controls to FedRAMP, FIPS 140, and SOC 2 requirements
- Previous experience working on the internal components of a data store or search engine
Core Skills
Benefits
- Competitive pay rates determined by job responsibilities
- Health coverage options for employees and their families
- Flexible schedules and locations for many positions
- Generous annual vacation days
- Up to $2000 or local currency equivalent matching for financial donations and volunteer service
- Up to 40 hours annually for volunteer projects
- Minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave
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What is the location and work arrangement for this role?
The position is based in the United Kingdom and is designated as an on-site role, though the employer operates as a distributed company.
What salary does this position offer?
The job posting does not specify a concrete salary amount, noting only that pay is competitive and based on the work performed.
What type of employment is this?
This is a full-time employment opportunity.
How can applicants request disability accommodations?
Applicants can request accommodations during the application or recruiting process by emailing candidate_accessibility@elastic.co.
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