SOC Analyst II
Piper Companies is seeking a SOC Analyst II to support a client in the cybersecurity and cloud services industry. The SOC Analyst II role focuses on Tier 2 security monitoring and incident response, with hands-on experience using Splunk and AWS in a hybrid work environment. The SOC Analyst II is a long term open ended contract opportunity and requires you to sit on site 2 days per week in RTP, NC or Fulton, MD. Responsibilities of the SOC Analyst II: Review, analyze, and respond to security alerts using Splunk Perform Tier 2 incident investigation and escalation Monitor and secure AWS cloud environments Utilize security tools such as Tenable, Defender, and AWS Config Requirements of the SOC Analyst II: Active Secret Clearance Experience working as a Tier 2 SOC Analyst Strong Splunk alert analysis experience AWS and cloud security experience Hands-on experience with Tenable, Defender, and AWS Config Compensation for the SOC Analyst II: $105,000 - $120,000 Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law Keywords: SOC Analyst II, Splunk, AWS Security, Cloud Security, Tier 2 SOC, Incident Response, Tenable, Microsoft Defender, AWS Config, Secret Clearance, Hybrid This job opens for applications on 05/28/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. #LI-AG1 #HYBRID