SOC Analyst II - Secret Clearance

Zachary Piper Group is currently seeking a Tier 2 Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst in Raleigh, NC. This SOC Analyst II will join a networking systems organization and be responsible for monitoring, detecting, and responding to security threats, playing a critical role in protecting infrastructure and sensitive data. The SOC Analyst II role requires strong technical and analytical skills in a hybrid setting, with a requirement to work onsite two days per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) in Raleigh, NC.

Responsibilities for the SOC Analyst II include:

• Monitor, review, and respond to security alerts using Splunk, identifying and escalating threats when necessary
• Perform Tier 2 incident investigations, including triage, analysis, and response to security events
• Secure and monitor AWS cloud environments, ensuring compliance and threat visibility
• Utilize tools such as Tenable, Microsoft Defender, and AWS Config to detect vulnerabilities and enforce security controls
• Escalate complex security incidents and document findings for continuous improvement and audit readiness

Qualifications for the SOC Analyst include:

• 2+ years of experience as a SOC Analyst in a cybersecurity environment
• Hands-on experience analyzing alerts and logs within Splunk
• Experience securing AWS environments and working with cloud security tools
• Proficiency with security tools such as Tenable, Microsoft Defender, and AWS Config
• Active Secret Clearance
• Ability to work onsite 2 days per week (Tuesday & Thursday) in Raleigh, NC

Compensation for the SOC Analyst include:

• $105,000-$120,000, based on experience
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, and Holidays

Keywords: SOC Analyst II, Splunk, AWS Security, Cloud Security, Tier 2 SOC, Incident Response, Tenable, Microsoft Defender, AWS Config, Secret Clearance, Hybrid Raleigh NC

This job opens for applications on 06/03/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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