DCO Watch Analyst Tier I CHS

Cyber Security Analyst I, Defensive Cyber Operations Watch Analyst Tier I  Charleston, SC  Secret required to start, TS SCI required As a Tier 1 Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) Watch Analyst you will be  responsible for monitoring and triaging security events within a Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) environment.

You will identify and validate suspicious events, escalate incidents as needed, and support basic incident response activities.

This role ensures compliance with reporting requirements and operates under close supervision.  Position Requirements and Dutie s   Monitor network and host-based systems for suspicious activity using provided tools and SOPs   Validate security events and escalate potential incidents to Tier 2 analysts per CJCSM 6510.01B guidelines  Enter incident data into designated reporting systems with accuracy and timeliness  Assist in managing incident response campaigns by documenting and tracking basic incident details under supervision  Provide 24 / 7 support for incident response during assigned shifts, including non-core hours as needed  Participate in training to develop familiarity with CSSP tools and processes  Support basic log correlation tasks using tools like Splunk, Elastic, and Sentinel  Assist in program reviews and product evaluations as directed  Operations are conducted 24 / 7 / 365 across three regional operation centers (ROC)  Each ROC works four ten-hour shifts (Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday)  Shift placement is at the discretion of assigned managers  Overtime may be required to support incident response actions (Surge)  Up to 10% travel may be required  Minimum Qualifications   Bachelor’s degree in relevant technical discipline or 3+ years of experience working in a CSSP, SOC, or similar environment  Must be a U.S.

Citizen   Desired Qualifications :

• Experience with Log Aggregation Tools (e.g., Splunk, Elastic, Sentinel)   Experience with IDS / IPS, host-based, and operating system logging solutions  Knowledge of Incident Response methodologies and procedures  Experience with digital forensics, threat hunting, and / or incident response  Familiarity with CJCSM 6510.01B   Strong verbal and written communication skills  Required Certifications  Must have requisite certifications to fulfill DoD 8570 IAT Level II and CSSP-specific requirements   Company Overview Adapt Forward is a cybersecurity solutions provider for some of the nation’s most valuable information systems.
• Leveraging advanced threat assessment technology and experience in building high-level information security infrastructure, we develop adaptive solutions uniquely tailored to our customers’ business objectives to protect sensitive data against sophisticated threats in an increasingly complex security environment.
• Summary of Benefits Comprehensive Physical Wellness Package, including Medical, Dental, Vision Care, plus Flexible Spending Accounts for health- and dependent-care are included in our standard benefits plan. 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Contribution is immediately available and vested.
• Annual Training Budget to be used for conference attendance, school enrollment, certification programs, and associated travel expenses.
• Eleven Federal Holidays, plus three weeks of PTO / vacation / sick leave that accrues at a rate of ten hours per month.

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