SOC / Security Automation & Integration Engineer with Security Clearance

Piper Companies is seeking a SOC / Security Automation & Integration Engineer to join a leading cybersecurity and defense-focused organization. The SOC / Security Automation & Integration Engineer will serve as a critical technical resource responsible for connecting security platforms, optimizing operational workflows, and enhancing security visibility through automation and data integration. This role is ideal for a security professional who has progressed from a SOC Analyst background into a security engineering or Splunk engineering position with a strong focus on integrating security technologies and improving detection and response capabilities. Responsibilities of the SOC / Security Automation & Integration Engineer:

• Design, implement, and support integrations between security platforms, threat intelligence systems, case management solutions, and SIEM technologies.
• Develop automation workflows and Python-based solutions that improve alert triage, incident investigation, escalation, and response processes.
• Build and maintain Splunk dashboards, alerts, correlation searches, custom applications, and data models that enhance security monitoring capabilities.
• Establish and manage security telemetry validation processes to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of SOC data sources.
• Partner with SOC analysts, threat intelligence teams, and security engineers to streamline workflows, eliminate manual tasks, and strengthen operational efficiency.

Qualifications of the SOC / Security Automation & Integration Engineer:

• Active Secret Clearance required.
• Experience working as a SOC Analyst with progression into a Security Engineer, Splunk Engineer, or similar security-focused engineering role.
• Strong hands-on experience with Splunk Enterprise, SPL development, alerting, dashboards, and security tool integrations.
• Proven experience integrating security platforms, threat intelligence solutions, and operational security technologies into Splunk environments.
• Proficiency in Python scripting, API development, and automation for security operations and orchestration.

Compensation for the SOC / Security Automation & Integration Engineer includes:

• Salary range: $120,000 - $145,000 annually
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time of.

This job opens for applications on 07/31/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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