Azure Data Explorer Administrator

About Client :

The client provides information technology (IT) services, including business outsourcing, infrastructure technology, and application services. The application service offered by the company includes application development, maintenance, and support. The markets served by the company are financial services and insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, government, transportation, communications, and consumer and retail industries.

Rate Range : $70-$75 / Hr

Job Description :

• Review and validate the
• Azure Data Explorer (ADX)
• architecture to ensure scalability, resiliency, and performance. Recommend and implement approved changes to cluster sizing, partitioning strategies, and cache policies.
• Ensure integration of data pipelines such as Vector, Event Hubs, Azure Blob, Cribl, NiFI ensuring high throughput and fault tolerance.
• Develop and maintain "Kusto Query Language (KQL)" functions, materialized views, and time-series optimizations to support advanced querying and SIEM use cases.
• Ensure all data ingestion flows are monitored end-to-end, with alerting and logging for failures, latency issues, or schema mismatches.
• Build and maintain data quality monitoring dashboards to identify missing, delayed, malformed, or duplicate events, and proactively address anomalies.
• Implement and document data normalization practices, including alignment with schema standards like OCSF when applicable.
• Configure and maintain role-based access control (RBAC) and ensure compliance with corporate data governance and security standards.
• Provide cost visibility and optimization strategies, including usage tracking, retention tuning, and query performance analysis
• We need two Azure Data Explorer Administrators to ensure ADX is deployed, configured, and optimized as the core log analytics and SIEM data platform.
• These individuals will be responsible for implementing and tuning ingestion pipelines from multiple sources, optimizing data structures and queries for performance, and establishing robust monitoring for ingestion failures, data anomalies, and operational health.
• Their expertise will be critical in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of ADX in support of a modern, cloud-native SIEM modernization initiative.

About ApTask :

ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. As an African American-owned and Veteran-certified company, ApTask offers a comprehensive suite of services, including staffing and recruitment solutions, managed services, IT consulting, and project management. With a focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ApTask provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of the ApTask team, you will have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success across diverse industries. Join us at ApTask and be part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

Candidate Data Collection Disclaimer :

At ApTask, we prioritize safeguarding your privacy. As part of our recruitment process, certain Personally Identifiable Information (PII) may be requested by our clients for verification and application purposes. Rest assured, we strictly adhere to confidentiality standards and comply with all relevant data protection laws. Please note that we only collect the necessary information as specified by each client and do not request sensitive details during the initial stages of recruitment.

If you have any concerns or queries about your personal information, please feel free to contact our compliance team at businessexcellence@aptask.com .

Applicant Consent :

By submitting your application, you agree to ApTask's (www.aptask.com) Terms of Use and Privacy Policy , and provide your consent to receive SMS and voice call communications regarding employment opportunities that match your resume and qualifications. You understand that your personal information will be used solely for recruitment purposes and that you can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at 732-355-8000 or help@aptask.com. Message frequency may vary. Msg & data rates may apply

About ApTask :

ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. As an African American-owned and Veteran-owned company, ApTask offers a comprehensive suite of services, including staffing and recruitment solutions, managed services, IT consulting, and project management. With a focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ApTask provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of the ApTask team, you will have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success across diverse industries. Join us at ApTask and be part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

Candidate Data Collection Disclaimer :

At ApTask, we prioritize safeguarding your privacy. As part of our recruitment process, certain Personally Identifiable Information (PII) may be requested by our clients for verification and application purposes. Rest assured, we strictly adhere to confidentiality standards and comply with all relevant data protection laws. Please note that we only collect the necessary information as specified by each client and do not request sensitive details during the initial stages of recruitment.

If you have any concerns or queries about your personal information, please feel free to contact our compliance team at businessexcellence@aptask.com.

Applicant Consent :

By submitting your application, you agree to ApTask's (www.aptask.com) Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, and provide your consent to receive SMS and voice call communications regarding employment opportunities that match your resume and qualifications. You understand that your personal information will be used solely for recruitment purposes and that you can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at 732-355-8000 or help@aptask.com. Message frequency may vary. Msg & data rates may apply.