Cloud Security Engineer

ZP Group•Raleigh, NC

53d•$125,000 - $132,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Piper Companies is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer for a world-leading technology organization in the RTP, NC or Fulton, MD area. The Threat Hunter will have a strong background in threat hunting, Splunk, and cloud security, with hands-on experience in scripting and log analysis. This role is hybrid onsite (Tuesdays and Thursdays) in either Raleigh NC or Fulton, MD.

Requirements

5+ years of professional threat hunting experience in enterprise environments
Splunk Certification (e.g., Splunk Core Certified Power User, Splunk Enterprise Security Certified Admin)
Strong scripting skills, especially in Splunk SPL query language
Hands-on experience with AWS and Azure cloud platforms
Proficiency in Python or PowerShell
Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, cyber kill chain, and PEAK Threat Hunting Framework
Experience with SIEM, EDR, and network security monitoring tools
Must be eligible to work in the United States
Ability to work onsite in RTP, NC or Fulton, MD on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Responsibilities

Proactively hunt for cyber threats across on-premises and cloud environments (AWS and Azure)
Utilize Splunk for advanced log analysis, threat detection, and incident response
Analyze indicators of compromise (IOCs) and adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
Document threat findings in ticketing systems and oversee remediation efforts to closure
Develop and implement threat hunting methodologies and playbooks
Collaborate closely with SOC, Incident Response, and IT teams
Provide actionable recommendations to improve threat detection and response
Produce detailed reports on findings, actions taken, and remediation status