SOC II Engineer Security Clearance

Position: SOC II Engineer with Security Clearance
Piper Companies is seeking a SOC II Engineer (Tier II Support) to support security operations and compliance initiatives for a leader in the technology industry. The SOC II Engineer (Tier II Support) role is ideal for a security-focused engineer with hands-on incident response experience, strong log analysis skills, and an active Secret Clearance. Responsibilities of the SOC II Engineer (Tier II Support):
• Provide Tier II security operations support, investigating and responding to security incidents and alerts.
• Monitor, analyze, and triage security events using Splunk and other SIEM tools.
• Support SOC II compliance efforts, including control validation, evidence collection, and audit readiness.
• Perform log analysis and threat detection related to RTP and other critical financial systems.
• Escalate complex incidents and collaborate with Tier III engineers and security leadership as needed.
• Document incidents, response actions, and remediation steps in accordance with security policies.
• Participate in continuous improvement of SOC processes, playbooks, and monitoring capabilities. Qualifications of the SOC II Engineer (Tier II Support):
• Active Secret Clearance (required).
• Experience providing Tier II SOC or security operations support.
• Hands-on experience with Splunk for security monitoring and log analysis.
• Understanding of SOC II controls, security frameworks, and compliance requirements.
• Strong incident response, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work in a hybrid schedule in RTP, NC or Fulton, MD. Compensation for the SOC II Engineer (Tier II Support) includes:
• Salary range: $130,000 - $150,000 depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO
• Hybrid work schedule in RTP, NC or Fulton, MD This job opens for applications on 6/19/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. #LI-JN1 #LI-HYBRID