Kusto Query Language Specialist

Robert Half's enterprise client is seeking a Kusto Query Language (KQL) Specialist to design, optimize, and operationalize advanced queries across large-scale telemetry and log data. This role is a 100% Remote, ongoing contract (likely to extend years), with a pay range of $50.00/hr - $60.00/hr on W2. What You’ll Do • Design and build Azure Data Explorer (ADX) dashboards backed by advanced KQL queries • Develop and optimize complex KQL, including cross-cluster joins and large-scale query performance tuning • Troubleshoot query latency, ingestion issues, and data modeling challenges • Support monitoring and analytics for bare metal and hybrid environments using Azure Arc and Azure Monitor Agent (AMA) • Implement secure access patterns using managed identities and federated identity authentication • Build automation using Azure Automation Accounts, runbooks, Azure Functions, and event-driven workflows • Create Power Automate flows and Azure Logic Apps to automate operational and reporting scenarios What You Bring • Advanced expertise in KQL and Azure Data Explorer • Proven experience with ADX dashboards, cross-cluster queries, and performance optimization • Strong understanding of modern Azure identity and access models • Hands-on experience monitoring infrastructure with Arc and AMA agents • Practical experience building cloud automation and workflows in Azure • Hands-on experience with Power BI Nice to Have • Experience in large-scale infrastructure or data center environments • Background in observability, telemetry, or security analytics The salary range for this position is 50.00/hr to 60.00/hr. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.