Cloud Security Engineer

ZP Group•Raleigh, NC

35d•$100,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Piper Companies is looking for a Cloud Security Engineer to join a top-tier global technology firm based in Raleigh, North Carolina. This hybrid role requires in-office presence three days per week. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in uncovering and neutralizing advanced cyber threats across diverse environments.

Requirements

4+ years of hands-on experience in threat hunting or cyber defense.
Strong familiarity with cloud platforms, particularly AWS and Azure.
Advanced proficiency with Splunk, including SPL query development.
Solid understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework and its application in threat detection.
Experience integrating security tools and automating workflows.

Responsibilities

Threat Discovery: Conduct proactive investigations to uncover advanced persistent threats (APTs), malware, and insider risks across endpoints, networks, and cloud platforms.
Data Analysis: Examine telemetry, log files, and behavioral indicators using tools such as SIEM, EDR, and XDR.
Anomaly Detection: Spot irregularities and stealthy attack patterns that bypass conventional security systems.
Rule Development: Build and refine detection logic using languages and frameworks like Sigma, YARA, Splunk SPL, and KQL.
Automation: Write custom scripts and queries to streamline threat hunting and incident response processes.
Tool Integration: Connect and optimize threat hunting tools within SIEM, EDR, and SOAR ecosystems