INSPYR Solutions · 4 months ago
TIER 2 SOC ENGINEER
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$55/hr - $70/hr
5+ years expINSPYR Solutions is a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions. They are seeking an experienced Tier 2 SOC Engineer to join their Security Operations Center team, where the candidate will provide advanced incident detection, analysis, and response to protect the organization’s information assets.
Information TechnologyProfessional ServicesStaffing Agency
No H1B
Responsibilities
Monitor security alerts and events using SIEM and security monitoring tools
Analyze and triage escalated security incidents; conduct in-depth investigations
Respond to and contain security incidents, ensuring proper escalation when necessary
Perform root cause analysis and recommend mitigation strategies
Support threat hunting activities and proactive identification of risks
Develop and tune correlation rules, alerts, and dashboards
Document incidents, investigations, and recommendations in ticketing systems
Collaborate with IT, engineering, and business units to ensure security best practices
Mentor and assist Tier 1 analysts with complex investigations
Serve as a subject matter expert by investigating and presenting intelligence on the latest cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices weekly or bi-weekly
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in a Security Operations Center or similar security role
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proactively identify tasks and take ownership to ensure their completion
Demonstrate initiative and the capability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
Experience with the following tools/platforms: Cloud Security: Wiz, Azure Defender for Cloud, AWS Security Hub, related cloud native security tools
Vulnerability Management: Tenable
SIEM & Monitoring: Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudTrail
EDR & Threat Protection: Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Cisco AMP
Identity & Access: Microsoft Defender for Identity, Azure Active Directory
Data Loss Prevention: Code42, O365 DLP
Familiarity with Microsoft 365 security and Azure security controls
Experience with AWS Security tools and controls
Knowledge of TCP/IP, network protocols, and common attack vectors
Ability to interpret and analyze log data from various sources
Understanding of incident response methodologies and frameworks (e.g., NIST, SANS)
Knowledge of vulnerability management processes and remediation
Experience with scripting (Python) for automation and investigation is a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, 5x8 SOC environment
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field, or equivalent experience
Relevant certifications (e.g., Security+, CEH, GCIA, GCIH, Azure Security Engineer, AWS Security Specialty)
Experience with threat intelligence platforms (TIPs)
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, MITRE ATT&CK)
Experience with SOAR platforms for orchestration and automation
Benefits
Comprehensive medical benefits
Competitive pay
401(k) retirement plan
…and much more!
Company
INSPYR Solutions
INSPYR Solutions is a information technology staffing service providers.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gregg Straus
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Michelle Wren
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-09-12
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