Azure Security Engineer

VulnU; Fort Meade, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid leave

Job summary

Booz Allen is seeking a Cloud Operations Engineer to manage, administer, and enhance cloud environments, delivering rapid problem resolution and continuous improvement in AWS and Microsoft Azure.

You will develop security analytic capabilities, design data pipelines for operations, and mentor teammates while supporting Army-integrated cloud systems. This role emphasizes practical delivery and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage, administer, support, and enhance cloud environments for continuous improvement and rapid problem resolution.
• Design and implement data pipelines for security operations, including logging, enrichment, and routing.
• Mentor and supervise team members; collaborate with AWS and Army cloud integrations.
• Develop innovative solutions to complex cloud security problems.

Skills

Streaming data pipelines

Microsoft Sentinel

Log Analytics

Azure Monitor

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Data Collection Endpoints

Rules

REST APIs

Job description

Azure Security EngineerThe 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 Monitor3 years of experience developing analytic rules and workbooks with KQL, automation rules, and configuring data connectors such as Data Collection Endpoints and Rules3 years of experience designing data pipeline architectures for security operations, including log collection, normalization, enrichment, and routingExperience with Microsoft-native log sources, including Defender XDR, Intune, and Entra IDAbility to work with REST APIs and develop custom data connectorsSecret clearanceHS diploma or GEDNice If You Have: Experience with administration of M365 to include Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, MDE, or IntuneExperience with GraphQL, Power Apps, and Power AutomateExperience with stream processing or data brokering platforms such as Cribl, Kafka, or NiFiMicrosoft AZ-500, SC-200, AZ-104, or CISSP CertificationClearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required. CompensationAt 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 StatementAs 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 PolicyAI 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 ModelOur 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-DiscriminationAll 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.