Azure/KQL Cloud Engineer

Job#: 2027484

Job Description:
Remote Azure/KQL Cloud Engineer Opening!
Apex Systems combines with parent company On Assignment to make it the 2nd largest IT staffing agency in the country.
For applicants who are interested in the Azure/KQL Cloud Engineer opportunity; please send a Word resume to Alexa Whalen, Professional Recruiter, at
Position: Azure/KQL Cloud Engineer
Location: Remote
Rate: Negotiable based on experience
Duration: 6 months contract-to-hire
Job Description:
Responsible for implementing cloud solutions for ISO capabilities. This role functionally reports to the product owner cyber cloud engineering who delivers requirements for different projects for the cloud engineer to perform. The cloud engineer is also expected to provide insight in improvements regarding cloud engineering related to any of our ISO cloud tooling.
Responsibilities / key result areas and goals:
As the cloud engineer part of the global cyber defense team , you will:

• Design, implement, and maintain security automation solutions
• Configure and integrate security tools, such as SIEMs, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and endpoint protection solutions, to work seamlessly with each other and with other IT systems.
• Implement content from feeds by CTI, TDO, ASM and IR (MSSP) platforms into SIEM and other Orchestration tools
• Implement detection logics and use cases
• Monitor system's performance and improve usability

Requirements/Must have:

• 3 years practitioner experience of delivering IT / cloud infrastructure projects
• Strong communication skills to be able to explain security issues to non-technical stakeholders and to collaborate effectively with other teams within the organization
• Expertise expected include but not limited to below:
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Cloud security
  • Powershell
  • Kusto Query Language
  • Infra-as-code (Terraform / Bicep / Github)

Nice to have:

• Solid understanding of security principles and best practices, including network security, application security, data protection, and identity and access management
• Experience with cloud security technologies, such as SIEM tooling
• Expertise nice to have include but not limited to below:
  • Logstash
  • Sentinel
  • Microsoft Defender products
  • PowerBI (Dashboard creation)

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.