Azure Data Engineer (Cybersecurity Data Operations)

Azure Data Engineer (Cybersecurity Data Operations)
Location: Charlotte, NC or Jersey City, NJ (Hybrid)
Duration: 6-Month Contract (with strong potential for extension)
Pay Rate: $60.00 – $75.00/hr W2 (Strictly W2 Only – No C2C or 1099)

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced Azure Data Engineer to join an enterprise Cybersecurity Data Operations team. In this role, you will partner directly with Insider Risk, Security Engineering, and Data Governance teams to build, optimize, and centralize critical security data within an enterprise Cybersecurity Data Lakehouse (CyberDW).

You will be responsible for designing and developing scalable data ingestion pipelines for Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and Insider Risk data sources. This position serves as both a primary technical developer and a key technical liaison between Data Owners and Security Engineering teams, ensuring adherence to Agile SDLC processes and delivery schedules.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, build, and optimize scalable data ingestion and ETL/ELT pipelines within Microsoft Azure to support a centralized Cybersecurity Data Lakehouse.

• Ingest and normalize complex security data streams, including DSPM, DLP, and Insider Risk datasets, into the enterprise CyberDW environment.

• Implement robust data lake architectures using Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory (ADF), and Azure Databricks.

• Serve as a technical liaison between Data Owners, Insider Risk analysts, and Security Engineering teams to translate security requirements into technical data solutions.

• Maintain data security, governance, encryption, and regulatory compliance protocols across all pipeline architectures.

• Actively participate in Agile/Scrum sprint routines, managing deliverables, sprint tracking, and adherence to internal IT SDLC standards.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Education & Experience: 5+ years of dedicated Data Engineering experience with a focus on Microsoft Azure data platforms.

• Core Azure Stack: Proven, hands‑on expertise with Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics , and Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS).

• Languages & Scripting: Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python (or PySpark) for complex data transformations and pipeline development.

• Security & Governance: Experience handling, ingesting, or centralizing security operations data (e.g., DLP, DSPM, SIEM, or Insider Risk logs) is highly preferred.

• Agile & SDLC: Demonstrated experience working in fast-paced Agile engineering environments with strict SDLC adherence.

• Certifications (Preferred): Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203) or related security/data certifications.

WORKING CONDITIONS & ELIGIBILITY

• Work Arrangement: Hybrid posture out of Charlotte, NC or Jersey City, NJ.

• Employment Type: Direct W2 Contract Only (W2 candidates only; no C2C/sub-contracting permitted).

IMMEDIATE AC

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions.

Experis® is a global leader in technology services and part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands. We connect skilled technology professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can grow their careers, expand their expertise and make a real impact. Guided by the belief that it takes Human Ingenuity to unlock the true potential of technology, Experis helps people gain experience with leading organizations, build sought‑after skills and take the next step toward a brighter future. Backed by ManpowerGroup's 75+ years of workforce expertise and global reach across more than 70 countries and territories, Experis brings the scale, insight and opportunity to help people and businesses thrive. ManpowerGroup is consistently recognized for its commitment to inclusion, ethics and responsible business, including being named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. Learn more at Experis.com.