ShorePoint Inc · 1 month ago
Product Engineering Specialist - Kafka
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expShorePoint Inc is a fast-growing, industry recognized and award-winning cybersecurity services firm. They are seeking a Product Engineering Specialist - Kafka to design and optimize scalable data streaming architectures, focusing on building resilient Kafka environments and supporting cloud-based data streaming solutions.
Cyber SecurityNetwork SecuritySecurity
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and optimize Kafka-based data streaming architectures for cybersecurity data collection and processing
Develop and maintain Kafka clusters to ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and scalability
Configure and tune Kafka for optimal performance, including partitioning, replication, and consumer group strategies
Collaborate with integration engineers to design and implement efficient data pipelines from data sources through Kafka into downstream platforms
Participate in Agile ceremonies including backlog grooming, demos, and retrospectives
Provide expertise on Kafka security features including encryption, authentication, and authorization
Conduct capacity planning and performance testing for Kafka deployments
Troubleshoot complex issues in Kafka systems
Develop and maintain documentation for Kafka configurations, best practices, and troubleshooting procedures
Qualification
Required
5+ years of relevant experience
Strong experience with Kafka and other distributed, big data, or data streaming technologies
In-depth knowledge of Kafka functionality and operational workflows
Ability to install, maintain, and troubleshoot Kafka clusters
Understanding of data serialization formats and schema management
Ability to design secure configurations and access controls for shared Kafka deployments
Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to analyze complex requirements and translate them into clear, actionable tasks and processes through critical thinking
Ability to design, build, and maintain message configurations and flows in high-throughput, low-latency environments
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze issues in Kafka and other complex distributed systems
Experience documenting tests and presenting findings
Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking to translate undefined tasks into actionable work streams
Experience deploying Kafka in cloud-based environments (AWS preferred; Azure and GCP also acceptable)
Proven ability to write documentation and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
Experience operating and monitoring large-scale production clusters
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen in compliance with federal contract requirements
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field
Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible or Helm
Proficiency in Java or Python for developing Kafka-related applications and tools
Experience providing technical guidance or mentorship to team members
Industry recognized certifications
Benefits
18 days of PTO
11 holidays
85% of insurance premium covered
401k
Continued education
Certifications maintenance and reimbursement
And more
Company
ShorePoint Inc
ShorePoint recognizes that cybersecurity is the challenge of our generation.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
CM Equity Partners
2025-11-18Private Equity
Leadership Team
Matt Brown
CEO
Robert Palmer
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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