SOC Engineer II

Piper Companies; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Paid time off (PTO)

Sick leave as required by law

Job summary

A prominent technology organization in the Raleigh, NC area is seeking a SOC Engineer II. This role requires experience in security operations and incident response, focusing on SIEM platforms and cloud security. You will monitor security incidents, investigate vulnerabilities, and collaborate with teams. A hybrid work model is in place, requiring onsite work on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $140,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a SOC or cybersecurity operations role.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms.
• Strong understanding of network security and threat analysis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and logs from SIEM and other detection tools.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents and vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to contain and remediate threats.

Skills

Network security

Incident response

Threat detection

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

Splunk

Cloud security (Azure/AWS)

Job description

Overview

Piper Companies is seeking a SOC Engineer II for a world leading technology organization in the Raleigh, NC area. The SOC Engineer II will have a strong background in security operations, incident response, and threat detection, with hands-on experience in SIEM platforms and cloud security. This role is hybrid onsite (Tuesdays and Thursdays) in Raleigh, NC.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and logs from SIEM and other detection tools
• Investigate and respond to security incidents and vulnerabilities
• Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to contain and remediate threats
• Develop and maintain incident response procedures and documentation
• Conduct threat hunting and improve detection capabilities
• Assist in compliance efforts (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA)
• Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in a SOC or cybersecurity operations role
• Hands-on experience with Splunk platforms
• Cloud security background Azure and AWS
• Strong understanding of network security, endpoint protection, and threat analysis
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work onsite in RTP, NC on Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Must be eligible to work in the United States

Compensation

• $120,000-$140,000 annually
• Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and sick leave as required by law
• This job opens for applications on September 9, 2025. Applications will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: SOC Engineer, SIEM, Splunk, Incident Response, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, MITRE ATT&CK

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