Defensive Cyber Operations Watch Analyst Tier I
Pearl City, HI
Full Time
Entry Level
Cyber Security Analyst I, DCO Watch Analyst (Tier 1)
North Charleston, SC
Secret Clearance required to start, with ability to obtain TS/SCI
As a Tier I 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 Duties
Minimum Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Required Certifications
North Charleston, SC
Secret Clearance required to start, with ability to obtain TS/SCI
As a Tier I 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 Duties
- 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, including international travel
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
- Demonstrated experience conducting in-depth log correlation and analysis for complex security incidents across multiple data sources (e.g., EDR, IDS/IPS, DNS, & operating system logging solutions)
- Advanced proficiency in writing complex search queries in SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Elastic, Sentinel) to identify anomalous or malicious activity
- Experience building advanced scripts (e.g., in Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc) to automate detection and analysis tasks
- Experience integrating and operationalizing threat intelligence feeds to create new detection mechanisms or enrich existing data
- Demonstrated passion for cybersecurity and continuous learning through active participation in Capture the Flag (CTF) events, (e.g., TryHackMe, Hack The Box, etc)
- Completion of practical, hands-on cybersecurity training courses or certifications (e.g., Security Blue Team BTL1/BTL2, AntiSyphon training courses, OffSec OSCP)
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.
- Employee Assistance Program: Counseling/legal assistance and other employee well-being programs are also offered.
Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Adapt Forward’s 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 HR@adaptforward.com.
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