Azure Security Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in Fort Meade, MD is seeking an Azure Security Engineer to manage, secure, and optimize cloud environments, including AWS and Army-integrated systems, with a focus on rapid problem resolution and continuous improvement.

As a Cloud Operations Engineer, you will mentor teammates, work with REST APIs, and apply advanced data security expertise to design pipelines and connectors. Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience configuring high-throughput streaming data pipelines with Microsoft Sentinel, Log Analytics, and Azure Monitor.
• 3+ years of experience developing analytic rules and workbooks with KQL, automation rules, and configuring data connectors such as Data Collection Endpoints and Rules.
• 3+ years of experience designing data pipeline architectures for security operations, including log collection, normalization, enrichment, and routing.
• Experience with Microsoft-native log sources, including Defender XDR, Intune, and Entra ID.
• Ability to work with REST APIs and develop custom data connectors.
• HS diploma or GED

Skills

Azure Monitor

Microsoft Sentinel

Log Analytics

KQL

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

REST APIs

Data Connectors

Job description

Join a culture of empowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that support your life and work.

Innovate with intention

Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

Manage, administer, support, and enhance cloud environments, ensuring continuous improvement and rapid problem resolution as a Cloud Operations Engineer. Apply advanced skills and extensive technical expertise, including full industry knowledge. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Work without considerable direction and mentor and supervise team members. Work in AWS cloud infrastructure as well as the Army's integrated systems within the cloud.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience configuring high-throughput streaming data pipelines with Microsoft Sentinel, Log Analytics, and Azure Monitor
• 3+ years of experience developing analytic rules and workbooks with KQL, automation rules, and configuring data connectors such as Data Collection Endpoints and Rules
• 3+ years of experience designing data pipeline architectures for security operations, including log collection, normalization, enrichment, and routing
• Experience with Microsoft-native log sources, including Defender XDR, Intune, and Entra ID
• Ability to work with REST APIs and develop custom data connectors
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with administration of M365 to include Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, MDE, or Intune
• Experience with GraphQL, Power Apps, and Power Automate
• Experience with stream processing or data brokering platforms such as Cribl, Kafka, or NiFi
• Microsoft AZ-500, SC-200, AZ-104, or CISSPCertification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secretclearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,900.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Azure Security Engineer

The Opportunity:

Manage, administer, support, and enhance cloud environments, ensuring continuous improvement and rapid problem resolution as a Cloud Operations Engineer. Apply advanced skills and extensive technical expertise, including full industry knowledge. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Work without considerable direction and mentor and supervise team members. Work in AWS cloud infrastructure as well as the Army's integrated systems within the cloud.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience configuring high-throughput streaming data pipelines with Microsoft Sentinel, Log Analytics, and Azure Monitor

• 3+ years of experience developing analytic rules and workbooks with KQL, automation rules, and configuring data connectors such as Data Collection Endpoints and Rules

• 3+ years of experience designing data pipeline architectures for security operations, including log collection, normalization, enrichment, and routing

• Experience with Microsoft-native log sources, including Defender XDR, Intune, and Entra ID

• Ability to work with REST APIs and develop custom data connectors
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with administration of M365 to include Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, MDE, or Intune

• Experience with GraphQL, Power Apps, and Power Automate
• Experience with stream processing or data brokering platforms such as Cribl, Kafka, or NiFi
• Microsoft AZ-500, SC-200, AZ-104, or CISSPCertification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secretclearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,900.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.