DCO Watch Analyst Tier I HI

Job Description

Job Description

Cyber Security Analyst I, Defensive Cyber Operations Watch Analyst Tier I

Pearl City, HI

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, may be international
• Must maintain a current US passport

Minimum Qualifications

Required Certifications

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

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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