SOC Engineer II
Piper Companies is seeking a SOC Engineer II to support a highly regulated organization within the cybersecurity and government services industry. The SOC Engineer II role is ideal for a security professional with strong Splunk expertise, AWS experience, and Tier 2 SOC capabilities in a hybrid environment. The SOC Engineer II is a long term contract opportunity that requires you to sit onsite 2 days per week in RTP, NC or Fulton, MD.
Responsibilities of the
SOC Engineer II:
- Monitor and respond to security alerts as part of a Tier 2 SOC
- Create and maintain Splunk dashboards, alerts, and analytics
- Investigate, escalate, and document security incidents
- Support AWS security configuration, logging, and monitoring
- Collaborate with SOC and engineering teams to improve detection
Requirements of the
SOC Engineer II:
- Active Secret Clearance
- Tier 2 SOC experience or strong Tier 1 analyst ready to advance
- Strong Splunk dashboarding and analytics skills
- Hands-on AWS configuration experience Compensation for the
SOC Engineer II:
Full Comprehensive Benefits:
Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law.
Keywords:
SOC Engineer II, Tier 2 SOC, Splunk dashboards, Splunk analytics, AWS security, cloud security, SIEM, incident response, Secret Clearance, hybrid cybersecurity, RTP North Carolina, Fulton Maryland This job opens for applications on 6/9/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. #LI-AG1 #HYBRID