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# SOC Analyst Tier III

- **Company:** Zachary Piper
- **Location:** Durham, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000 - $180,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Intrusion Detection Systems, Security Information and Event Management, Mitre Att&ck, Malware, Cyber Threat Analysis, SC Clearance, Cybercrime, 3-tier Architectures, Cyber Warfare, Splunk
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9231559/soc-analyst-tier-iii

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

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., * 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.