Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Cloud Computing, Computer Security, Customer Support/Service, Incident Management, Incident Response, Metrics, Operations Processes, Secret Clearance, Security Attacks, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Monitoring, Splunk, Trend Micro Product Family
Piper Companies is hiring an SOC Analyst II to support a client in the technology and cloud security industry in Raleigh, NC. The SOC Analyst II role requires Tier 2 security skills, as well as experience in AWS and Splunk. The SOC Analyst II role requires you to be hybrid onsite 2 days a week in Raleigh, NC and is a long-term open-ended contract opportunity.
Responsibilities of SOC Analyst:
- Monitor and triage security alerts across SIEM (Splunk), EDR (Defender, Trend Micro), cloud platforms (Wiz, AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty), DLP, and network tools.
- Perform Tier 2 incident investigations, analyzing events to determine impact and required response.
- Support post-incident reviews and enhance detection rules, playbooks, and response processes.
- Contribute to SOC metrics, reporting, and overall operational effectiveness.
Requirements of the SOC Analyst:
- Active Secret Clearance
- Experience as a Tier 2 SOC Analyst supporting incident detection and response
- Hands-on expertise with Splunk SIEM, AWS environments, and cloud security operations
- Familiarity with modern security frameworks, threat detection, and investigative methodologies
Compensation for the SOC Analyst:
- 105,000-125,000
- Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law.
Keywords: SOC analyst, secret clearance, analyst, SOC, Raleigh, Durham, RTP, NC,
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This job opens for applications on 6/3/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.