Cloud Security Architect

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Microsoft Sentinel, Azure security technologies, and government cloud environments, with the ability to enhance security operations through advanced detection, automation, and compliance-driven security practices. What you will do:

• Design, implement, and maintain Microsoft Sentinel SIEM/SOAR solutions.
• Ingest and manage security data sources into Azure Log Analytics (Syslog, CEF, APIs, Threat Intelligence feeds).
• Develop and tune KQL queries, analytics rules, alerts, and dashboards.
• Build automated response playbooks using Azure Logic Apps and Microsoft Copilot for Security.
• Perform threat hunting, incident investigation, and response activities with SOC teams.
• Implement and manage Azure security controls aligned with Zero Trust principles.
• Assess vulnerabilities, analyze attacker TTPs, and support remediation efforts.
• Support cloud security governance, compliance, and audit activities, including FedRAMP and FISMA requirements.
• Provide security architecture guidance and contribute to cloud security strategy initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of cybersecurity experience, including 5+ years of hands-on Microsoft Sentinel administration and engineering.
• Strong experience with: Microsoft Sentinel, Azure Log Analytics, Kusto Query Language (KQL), Azure Logic Apps, Microsoft Defender Suite, Azure Security and Identity Services, Privileged Access Management (PAM), CI/CD security and application security scanning.
• Experience configuring and securing enterprise Azure environments.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and cloud security best-practices.

Preferred Skills:

• Azure Government (GovCloud) experience.
• Experience supporting FISMA, FedRAMP, and NIST compliance frameworks.
• Relevant certifications such as: CISSP, CCSP, Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate, Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert.
• Experience collaborating with government clients, auditors, and executive stakeholders.

Additional Technical Expertise:

• Microsoft Defender XDR: Defender for Endpoint, Office 365, Identity, and Cloud Apps;
• Data Protection: Microsoft Purview, MIP, DLP, Key Vault
• Identity & Access Management: Entra ID (Azure AD), PIM, Conditional Access, Azure Lighthouse, Zero Trust
• Cloud Security: Azure Security Services, M365 Security, Multi-Cloud IAM

Anticipated hourly rate while on contract is in the $79-88/hr range. For applications and inquiries, contact:hirings@openkyber.com