Senior Cloud Security Engineer – Cleared (Polygraph)

Role and Responsibilities:

·        Architect, deploy, and sustain cloud security solutions aligned with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF), Zero Trust, and TIC 3.0 security principles. ·        Configure, manage, and optimize Microsoft Sentinel for enterprise-wide security operations, including incident detection, investigation, and response. ·        Implement and maintain Azure Monitoring solutions, enabling proactive identification of performance, security, and compliance risks. ·        Detect, analyze, and investigate threats across cloud and hybrid environments; support incident triage and response activities. ·        Develop custom KQL (Kusto Query Language) queries to create reports, dashboards, and alerts that enhance visibility into security posture. ·        Collaborate with cross-functional IT, DevSecOps, and mission teams to strengthen security monitoring and governance. ·        Document cloud security architectures, standard operating procedures, detection use cases, and runbooks. Provide subject matter expertise in advanced cloud security features (e.g., Defender for Cloud, Entra ID Conditional Access, Identity Protection) to elevate enterprise resilience. Required Skills

·        An active TS/SCI with polygraph.

·        Minimum of five (5) years of Tier II or three (3) years of Tier III cloud security or cybersecurity operations experience. ·        Proven ability to design, deploy, and sustain enterprise cloud security solutions in Azure environments. ·        Expertise with Microsoft Sentinel, Azure Monitoring, and security threat detection/analysis. ·        Strong knowledge of KQL to develop security reports, dashboards, and detection rules. ·        Solid understanding of Zero Trust security concepts, cloud security baselines, and federal cybersecurity compliance requirements. ·        Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and investigative skills across security monitoring platforms. Preferred Skills