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# Azure Security Engineer

- **Company:** OpenKyber LLC
- **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $124,800.0 - $208,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Microsoft Antivirus, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, Log Analysis, Microsoft Copilot, Kusto Query Language, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Information and Event Management, Syslog, Software Security, Cyber Threat Analysis, Information Technology, Cybercrime, Microsoft Sentinel
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us7295ebc8ca7287e500b291c2ed44b6f7

## About the Role

Required Qualifications 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.

## Description

* 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.