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:

• $110,000 - $125,000
• 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 05/29/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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