Cyber Operations Management, Evaluation, and Training (COMET) – Specialist

3 Reasons Consulting•Charleston, SC

About The Position

The COMET Specialist supports daily cybersecurity operations by assisting leadership with operational oversight, validation of monitoring and incident response activities, and identification of process improvement opportunities. Specialists serve as operational subject matter experts (SMEs) and provide mentorship and guidance to analysts during normal operations and cyber events.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience supporting technical cyber monitoring and incident response operations
Experience using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools such as Splunk, Elastic, or Microsoft Sentinel
Experience presenting operational updates or technical information to leadership
Strong cybersecurity operational knowledge, analytical thinking, and collaboration skills
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional technical and non-technical teams
Must meet DoD 8570 and 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification requirements

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of reverse engineering and malware analysis techniques
Understanding of programming logic, secure coding practices, and core computer science domains (cryptography, operating systems, networking)
Familiarity with DoD cyber policies, compliance guidance, and CJCSM 6510.01B Cyber Incident Handling Program
Working knowledge of DCO tools and platforms, IDS/IPS, packet capture (PCAP) analysis, and digital forensics tools
Familiarity with SAFe methodology and Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)
Advanced writing, documentation, and briefing skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment
Attention to detail and customer service focus
Strong oral communication and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

Assist leadership in defining Cyber Service Area requirements for Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO)
Oversee and validate network intrusion detection, monitoring, correlation analysis, and incident response activities
Review digital forensics findings and analytical outputs as required
Provide operational updates and communicate significant incidents or outages to leadership
Identify opportunities to improve processes, workflows, and operational efficiency
Advocate for operational needs and resource requirements across teams
Mentor and guide analysts during routine operations and cybersecurity events
Contribute to documentation, training materials, and procedural updates
Participate in operational meetings and support surge operations during high-priority incidents