SOC Analyst (Splunk)

Piper Companies; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Piper Companies in Raleigh, NC seeks a SOC Analyst to monitor security events and design Splunk dashboards to enhance threat visibility and SOC effectiveness.

The ideal candidate has hands-on SOC experience with Splunk reporting, SIEM, and common security tools; certifications are a plus. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a SOC or cybersecurity analyst role.
• Hands-on experience creating, maintaining Splunk dashboards and reporting.
• Experience monitoring security events, alerts, incidents.
• Knowledge of SIEM, log management, threat detection.
• Familiarity with EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, vulnerability platforms.
• Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and best practices.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Security+, CySA+, GCIH, or Splunk certs are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, investigate, and respond to security alerts and incidents.
• Design, build, and maintain custom Splunk dashboards and reports.
• Develop and optimize Splunk searches, alerts, and correlation rules.
• Perform incident triage, root-cause analysis, and remediation support.
• Collaborate with security engineers and IT teams to improve monitoring.
• Analyze logs from multiple tools to identify threats.
• Document incidents, procedures, and recommendations for SOC improvement.

Skills

Splunk dashboards

Splunk searches

SOC operations

Threat detection

Incident response

SIEM

EDR

Firewalls

Vulnerability mgmt

Analytical skills

Tools

Splunk

EDR

IDS/IPS

Firewalls

Vulnerability mgmt

SIEM technologies

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a SOC Analyst to join a leading technology-focused organization in the Raleigh, North Carolina area. The SOC Analyst will be responsible for monitoring and responding to security events while also designing, developing, and maintaining advanced Splunk dashboards to improve threat visibility and security operations effectiveness. This role is ideal for a security professional with hands‑on SOC experience and strong expertise in Splunk dashboard creation and reporting.

Responsibilities of the SOC Analyst:

• Monitor, investigate, and respond to security alerts, incidents, and threats across enterprise environments.
• Design, build, and maintain custom Splunk dashboards, reports, and visualizations for security monitoring and executive reporting.
• Develop and optimize Splunk searches, alerts, and correlation rules to improve threat detection capabilities.
• Perform incident triage, root cause analysis, and remediation support for security events.
• Collaborate with security engineers, IT teams, and stakeholders to enhance security monitoring processes.
• Analyze logs from multiple security tools and platforms to identify suspicious activity and emerging threats.
• Document incidents, procedures, and recommendations for continuous SOC improvement.

Qualifications of the SOC Analyst:

• 4+ years of experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or cybersecurity analyst role.
• Hands‑on experience creating, maintaining, and optimizing Splunk dashboards and reporting solutions.
• Experience monitoring and analyzing security events, alerts, and incidents.
• Knowledge of SIEM technologies, log management, and threat detection methodologies.
• Familiarity with common security tools including EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and vulnerability management platforms.
• Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and best practices.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Relevant certifications such as Security+, CySA+, GCIH, or Splunk certifications are a plus.

Compensation for the SOC Analyst includes:

• Salary range: $130,000 - $145,000 depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO

This job opens for applications on 08/21/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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