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California Licensed Azure Security Lead

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Location: Remote
Compensation: Hourly
Reviewed: Thu, Nov 12, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

To support a major Azure Cloud Modernization initiative, the remote contract California Licensed Azure Security Lead will manage cloud security engineering, monitoring, and compliance readiness within a highly regulated federal environment, requiring hands-on expertise with Microsoft Azure security tools.

Key Responsibilities
  • Configure and maintain Microsoft Sentinel and Log Analytics Workspaces for cloud security monitoring
  • Develop KQL queries and Sentinel analytic rules to identify security threats and vulnerabilities
  • Implement security hardening standards across Azure infrastructure and support compliance assessments
Required Qualifications
  • 5-7 years of hands-on cybersecurity experience focused on cloud security engineering
  • Strong experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and KQL
  • Experience supporting environments preparing for FedRAMP or FISMA compliance assessments
  • Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 security controls and federal compliance requirements
  • Experience working in an Agile/Scrum engineering environment

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