SOC Analyst II Security Clearance

Position: SOC Analyst II with Security Clearance
Location: Fulton

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
2 SOC, Incident Response, Tenable, Microsoft Defender, AWS Config, Secret Clearance, Hybrid 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. #LI-AG1 #HYBRID