DCO Watch Analyst Tier II Stuttgart

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, coordinate with stakeholders, and perform 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant discipline and 2 years of experience or at least 5 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
• Experience with digital forensics on Windows and/or Linux operating systems
• Demonstrated experience performing threat hunts, and/or incident response
• Familiarity with CJCSM 6510.01B
• Logical thinking and analytical ability
• 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.
• 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 Affinitive 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.