SOC Analyst II

Zachary Piper Solutions is looking for a SOC Analyst II to support a client in the cloud services and cybersecurity industry. The SOC Analyst II role involves Tier 2 security monitoring and incident response, as well as hands‑on experience using Splunk and AWS in a hybrid work environment. The SOC Analyst II is a long‑term open‑ended contract opportunity and requires being onsite 2 days per week in Fulton, MD. Responsibilities Review, analyze, and respond to security alerts with Splunk Execute Tier 2 incident investigation and escalation Monitor and secure AWS cloud environments Utilize security tools such as Tenable, Defender, and AWS Config Requirements Active Secret Clearance Experience working as a Tier 2 SOC Analyst Strong Splunk alert analysis, AWS, and cloud security experience Hands‑on experience with Tenable, Defender, and AWS Config Compensation $105,000 - $124,000 Full comprehensive benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and sick leave if required by law Keywords: SOC Analyst II, Splunk, AWS Security, Cloud Security, Tier 2 SOC, Incident Response, Tenable, Microsoft Defender, AWS Config, Secret Clearance, Hybrid #J-18808-Ljbffr