SOC Analyst Tier III Job Durham area,North Carolina USA,IT/Tech

Piper Companies is seeking a Tier 3 SOC Analyst to join a leading cybersecurity and defense-focused organization in the Durham, NC area. The Tier 3 SOC Analyst will serve as a senior member of the Security Operations Center, leading advanced threat detection, incident response, and security investigations in a highly secure environment. This role requires an active Secret clearance, strong Splunk expertise, and the ability to work onsite five days per week.

Responsibilities

of the Tier 3 SOC Analyst:

Lead advanced incident response activities, including threat hunting, malware analysis, and forensic investigations.
Monitor, analyze, and respond to complex security events and alerts across enterprise environments.
Utilize Splunk to develop custom dashboards, searches, correlation rules, and detection content.
Conduct root cause analysis and provide detailed recommendations for remediation and mitigation.
Mentor junior SOC analysts and provide escalation support for high-priority security incidents.
Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, and compliance teams to strengthen security posture.
Develop and maintain incident response procedures, playbooks, and security documentation.
Stay current on emerging cyber threats, attack techniques, and industry best practices.

Qualifications of the Tier 3 SOC Analyst:

Active Secret security clearance required.
5+ years of experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC), Cyber Defense, or Incident Response role.
Strong hands-on experience with Splunk Enterprise for monitoring, alerting, and threat detection.
Experience investigating advanced persistent threats (APTs), ransomware, and sophisticated cyber attacks.
Knowledge of SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security technologies.
Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework, threat intelligence, and security best practices.
Experience working within regulated or government-focused environments is highly preferred.
Relevant certifications such as Security+, CySA+, GCIA, GCIH, CISSP, or similar are preferred.

Compensation for the Tier 3 SOC Analyst includes:

Salary range: $130,000 - $180,000 depending on experience
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO
Opportunity to support mission-critical cybersecurity operations

This job opens for applications on 10/09/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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