Lead Azure Cloud Security Engineer - Remote, FedRAMP

The Matlen Silver Group, Inc.; New York (NY); Remote; USD 102,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

The Matlen Silver Group, Inc. is seeking a hands‑on Lead Azure Cloud Security Engineer for a remote contract focused on a major Azure modernization within a highly regulated federal environment. You will implement security monitoring, automated remediation, and compliance readiness using Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Cloud, and KQL, supporting FedRAMP High, FISMA High, and NIST SP 800‑53 Rev.

5. This leadership role requires deep Azure security configurations and collaboration in an Agile

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of hands‑on cybersecurity experience, preferably focused on cloud security engineering, vulnerability management, and security monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Microsoft Sentinel and Log Analytics Workspaces for cloud security monitoring.
• Develop and optimize KQL queries and Sentinel analytic rules to identify security threats, vulnerabilities, and configuration issues.
• Build automated incident response workflows using Azure Logic Apps, Sentinel Playbooks, and Automation Rules.
• Configure data connectors, Azure Monitor Agent (AMA), and Data Collection Rules (DCRs) to collect and centralize security logs.
• Utilize Microsoft Defender for Cloud to monitor security posture, identify vulnerabilities, and remediate compliance gaps.
• Implement security hardening standards, including CIS Benchmarks and STIG configurations across Azure infra and containerized environments.
• Support FedRAMP High, FISMA High, and NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 compliance assessments.
• Gather and analyze security evidence, audit logs, and system configuration data for third‑party audits.
• Identify and remediate vulnerabilities, security findings, and open POA&M items.
• Work in Agile/Scrum to deliver security engineering tasks and manage deliverables.
• Integrate security tooling into Azure DevOps or GitHub CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Cloud security engineering

Incident response

Agile/Scrum

Threat detection

FedRAMP/FISMA compliance

Security monitoring

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

KQL

DCRs (Data Collection Rules)

Azure Monitor

Log Analytics

Azure Logic Apps / Playbooks

Job description

The Matlen Silver Group, Inc. is seeking a hands‑on Lead Azure Cloud Security Engineer for a remote contract focused on a major Azure modernization within a highly regulated federal environment. You will implement security monitoring, automated remediation, and compliance readiness using Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Cloud, and KQL, supporting FedRAMP High, FISMA High, and NIST SP 800‑53 Rev.

5. This leadership role requires deep Azure security configurations and collaboration in an Agile