Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a SOC Engineer II – Secret Clearance for a world leading technology organization in the Fulton, Maryland area. The SOC Engineer II – Secret Clearance role is a hybrid position with 3 days onsite in the office. The SOC Engineer II – Secret Clearance will support 24/7 security operations by monitoring, detecting, and responding to cybersecurity threats across enterprise systems. An ideal candidate for the SOC Engineer II – Secret Clearance role is a security professional with strong incident response skills and experience operating in secure environments. Responsibilities of the SOC Engineer II - Secret Clearance: • Monitor security alerts and events using SIEM and security monitoring tools to identify potential threats. • Investigate, analyze, and respond to security incidents in accordance with established procedures. • Perform threat hunting and proactive analysis to identify indicators of compromise. • Collaborate with incident response, engineering, and compliance teams to remediate security issues. • Maintain documentation related to incidents, response actions, and lessons learned. • Support continuous improvement of SOC processes, tools, and detection capabilities. Qualifications of the SOC Engineer II - Secret Clearance: • 3+ years of experience in a Security Operations Center or cybersecurity role. • Active Secret clearance is required. • Hands‑on experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk • Knowledge of incident response, threat detection, and vulnerability management processes. • Familiarity with networking concepts, operating systems, and common attack vectors. • Experience working in government, defense, or regulated environments preferred. Compensation for the SOC Engineer II - Secret Clearance: • Salary range: $105,000 - $125,000 • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, Sick Leave as required by law • This job opens for applications on 06/14/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. #LI-JA1 #LI-HYBRI