ZipStaff Inc.
Microsoft Sentinel SME (Azure Cloud Security Engineer)
Remote•United States•Full-time
$70 - $72 hourly
$70 - $72 hourly
About the Job
Job Title: Microsoft Sentinel Subject Matter Expert (Azure Cloud Security Engineer)
Location: Remote (Marietta, GA area)
Employment Type: Contract
About the Opportunity
ZipStaff is seeking an experienced Microsoft Sentinel Subject Matter Expert to support a key government client through a leading financial technology organization.
This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing Microsoft Sentinel and Azure security solutions to detect, investigate, and respond to cyber threats while ensuring compliance with strict government security requirements.
What You’ll 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 in partnership 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.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 5+ years of cybersecurity experience, including 5+ years of hands-on Microsoft Sentinel administration and engineering.
- Strong hands-on 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).
- Experience configuring and securing enterprise Azure environments.
- Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and cloud security best practices.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Azure Government (GovCloud) experience.
- Experience supporting FISMA, FedRAMP, and NIST compliance frameworks.
- Relevant certifications (CISSP, CCSP, Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate, Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert).
- Experience collaborating with government clients, auditors, and executive stakeholders.
- Additional expertise in:
- Microsoft Defender XDR (Endpoint, Office 365, Identity, Cloud Apps).
- Microsoft Purview, MIP, DLP, Key Vault.
- Entra ID (Azure AD), PIM, Conditional Access, Azure Lighthouse.
- Multi-cloud IAM and M365 Security.
About ZipStaff
ZipStaff partners with leading organizations to connect skilled cybersecurity professionals with high-impact contract opportunities. We focus on quality matches and long-term success.
To apply, please submit your resume highlighting your Microsoft Sentinel, KQL, and Azure security experience.