Security Engineer II
Zachary Piper · zacharypiper.com
CarrolltonHybridMid level2–5 yrs
The job in short
Security engineering.
SEOCybersecuritySOC
Details
- Found
- 6 d ago · posted 2026-08-31
- Location as listed
- Carrollton, Texas
- Role
- Security Engineer
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Piper Companies is seeking an Engineer II – Cyber Incident Response to support a company focused on enterprise cybersecurity operations and threat defense within a fast-paced, global environment. This position is hybrid in Philadelphia, PA. The Engineer II – Cyber Incident Response will serve as a key member of the Security Operations Center (SOC), responsible for detecting, investigating, and responding to cybersecurity incidents while strengthening overall incident response capabilities. This role plays a critical part in protecting the organization’s digital assets and minimizing business impact from cyber threats.
Responsibilities for the Engineer II – Cyber Incident Response include:
• Investigating and responding to cybersecurity incidents such as phishing, malware, ransomware, and unauthorized access attempts
• Performing in-depth analysis of logs, alerts, and forensic data to determine incident scope, root cause, and impact
• Escalating high-severity or complex incidents to senior engineering staff with clear documentation and supporting evidence
• Assisting with containment, eradication, and recovery efforts during active incident response activities
• Contributing to the development and improvement of SOC playbooks, runbooks, and standard operating procedures
Required Qualifications for the Engineer II – Cyber Incident Response include:
• 2–5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2 years in SOC operations or incident response
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, and forensic tools such as Splunk, CrowdStrike, and Wireshark
• Strong understanding of incident response methodologies, log analysis, and adversary tactics, including familiarity with NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, and ISO 27035
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent professional experience
Compensation for the Engineer II – Cyber Incident Response include:
• Salary Range: $115,000-125,000 depending on experience
• Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as required by law
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