DCO Watch Analyst Tier II

Cyber Security Analyst I DCO Watch Analyst Tier II

North Charleston SC

Secret Required to Start TS SCI Required

The Tier 2 Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) Watch Analyst is an intermediate role responsible for analyzing and responding to security incidents within a Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) environment. You will investigate validated events coordinates with stakeholders and performs detailed analysis to mitigate incidents.

Position Requirements and Duties

• Analyze and respond to validated security incidents determining severity and impact per CJCSM 6510.01B
• Support incident response campaigns by organizing response efforts tracking progress and ensuring proper documentation
• Coordinate with reporting agencies and subscriber sites to ensure timely and accurate incident reporting
• Perform network and host-based digital forensics on Windows and other operating systems as needed
• Conduct log correlation analysis using Splunk and supplemental tools to identify patterns in network and system activity
• Compile and maintain internal SOP documentation ensuring compliance with CJCSM 6510.01B and other directives
• Provide 24 / 7 support for incident response during assigned shifts including non-core hours
• Support IDS / IPS signature development and implementation under guidance
• Overtime may be required to support incident response actions (Surge)
• 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
• Up to 10% travel may be required

Minimum Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Required Certifications

Company Overview

Adapt Forward is a cybersecurity solutions provider for some of the nations 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

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Adapt Forwards Veteran / Disability Affirmative Action Plan narrative section is available for inspection upon request during normal business hours at the Human Resources office and may be requested by contacting Human Resources at

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

ArcGIS,Intelligence Community Experience,GIS,Python,Computer Networking,Data Collection,Intelligence Experience,R,Relational Databases,Analysis Skills,Data Management,Application Development

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1