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# Cybersecurity Specialist Cloud Engineer

- **Company:** Science Applications International Corporation
- **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $80,001 - $120,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Kubernetes Security, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, Internet Security, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Routing, Windows PowerShell, Kusto Query Language, Security Information and Event Management, Software Engineering, Data Logging, Scripting, Large Language Models, Information Technology, Microsoft Sentinel, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response
- **Published:** November 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/cybersecurity-specialist-cloud-engineer-herndon-va--6d84442f-153f-4877-84ff-7adaa7ec06c1

## About the Role

Internet Security, Software Engineering, Cloud Computing, Internet Security, Software Engineering, Cloud Computing, Work From Home, Security Monitoring, Automation, Government, * Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or related field 2+ years of related cybersecurity and/or cloud engineering experience (strong focus on Azure and Microsoft Sentinel); or a Master's degree in a related field. An additional 4+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

 * Hands-on experience with Sentinel (rules, incidents, hunting) and Azure security/logging services.
 * Proficiency with KQL and JSON-based detections; scripting in PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
 * U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance., * Microsoft certifications (e.g., SC-200, AZ-500, AZ-104/AZ-305).
 * Experience with AKS/container security and multi-tenant MSSP or government environments.
 * Familiarity with LLM/GenAI use cases in cybersecurity (e.g., enrichment, reporting, detection support).
 * Experience with Torq or similar SOAR platform (building and maintaining workflows).

## Description

SAIC has an opening for a Cybersecurity Specialist in the Solutions and Technology Group. SAIC provides advanced cybersecurity monitoring and engineering support to government customers in a multi-tenant MSS environment. Our 24/7 operations are centered on Azure, Microsoft Sentinel, and Torq for security automation. The Cybersecurity Specialist/Cloud Engineer will design, implement, and optimize cloud-based security monitoring and automation, serving as a primary engineer for Azure and Sentinel and building Torq workflows to streamline SOC response., * Administer and optimize Microsoft Sentinel as the core SIEM (analytics rules, incidents, hunting, workbooks).

 * Engineer and manage log ingestion and telemetry from Azure and hybrid sources into Sentinel.
 * Build and maintain Torq automation playbooks for alert enrichment, routing, and incident response.
 * Implement additional automation using Azure Logic Apps and related Azure services.
 * Design and support secure Azure cloud architectures aligned with enterprise security policies and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, CJIS).
 * Support incident response and digital forensics by enabling effective logging, querying (KQL), and event reconstruction.
 * Research and recommend new security tools and techniques in Azure/Sentinel/Torq and contribute to strategic security planning.
 * Produce clear technical and non-technical documentation on configurations, assessments, and remediation activities.