Azure SIEM Platform Lead

Experience : 5 to 8 years

Location : Hyderabad/Trivandrum/Kochi/Bangalore/Chennai

Company: CyberProof, A UST Company

About the role 

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Azure SIEM Platform Lead with strong expertise in Azure Data Explorer (ADX), Microsoft Sentinel, Kusto Query Language (KQL), and Azure DevOps. The candidate will be responsible for managing a cloud-based SIEM platform, leading a small technical team, and engaging directly with customers. A solid understanding of cybersecurity operations and a proactive mindset toward platform optimization are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead the Azure SIEM platform using ADX, Sentinel, and DevOps tools.

• Develop and optimize KQL queries for threat detection, reporting, and health monitoring.

• Onboard and fine-tune log sources and connectors for visibility and cost efficiency.

• Lead and mentor a small team of engineers.

• Act as the primary technical contact for customers.

• Drive automation and CI/CD practices using Azure DevOps.

• Ensure platform performance, scalability, and security.

Mandatory Skills:

• Azure Data Explorer (ADX), Microsoft Sentinel, KQL

• Azure DevOps (CI/CD, automation)

• Cloud platform management and team leadership

• Strong communication and customer-facing skills

• Security operations, threat detection, and log optimization

Preferred Certifications:

• AZ-500, AZ-104, SC-200

• Familiarity with ARM, Bicep, or Terraform is a plus