Piper Companies is seeking a Tier 3 SOC Analyst to join a leading cybersecurity and defense-focused organization in the Durham, NC area. The Tier 3 SOC Analyst will serve as a senior member of the Security Operations Center, leading advanced threat detection, incident response, and security investigations in a highly secure environment. This role requires an active Secret clearance, strong Splunk expertise, and the ability to work onsite five days per week. Responsibilities of the Tier 3 SOC Analyst: • Lead advanced incident response activities, including threat hunting, malware analysis, and forensic investigations. • Monitor, analyze, and respond to complex security events and alerts across enterprise environments. • Utilize Splunk to develop custom dashboards, searches, correlation rules, and detection content. • Conduct root cause analysis and provide detailed recommendations for remediation and mitigation. • Mentor junior SOC analysts and provide escalation support for high-priority security incidents. • Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, and compliance teams to strengthen security posture. • Develop and maintain incident response procedures, playbooks, and security documentation. • Stay current on emerging cyber threats, attack techniques, and industry best practices. Qualifications of the Tier 3 SOC Analyst: • Active Secret security clearance required. • 5+ years of experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC), Cyber Defense, or Incident Response role. • Strong hands-on experience with Splunk Enterprise for monitoring, alerting, and threat detection. • Experience investigating advanced persistent threats (APTs), ransomware, and sophisticated cyber attacks. • Knowledge of SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security technologies. • Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework, threat intelligence, and security best practices. • Experience working within regulated or government-focused environments is highly preferred. • Relevant certifications such as Security+, CySA+, GCIA, GCIH, CISSP, or similar are preferred. Compensation for the Tier 3 SOC Analyst includes: • Salary range: $130,000 - $180,000 depending on experience • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO • Opportunity to support mission-critical cybersecurity operations This job opens for applications on 10/30/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. #LI-JN1 #LI-ONSITE