Tier 1 DCO (Defensive Cyber Operations) Watch Analyst
About The Position
Valiant Solutions is seeking a Secret-cleared Tier 1 DCO Watch Analyst to join our rapidly growing and innovative cybersecurity team! The Tier 1 Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) Analyst will be responsible for the continuous monitoring and initial triage of security events within a Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) environment. Work takes place on four ten-hour shifts (Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday – Saturday). Named one of the Best Places to Work in the Washington DC area for 12 consecutive years, Valiant is proud of our employee-centric culture and commitment to excellence. If you are interested in learning more about Valiant and this opportunity, we invite you to apply now!
Requirements
- Active Secret clearance
- Bachelor’s Degree Area(s) of Study in a relevant technical discipline OR 3+ years equivalent experience
- DoD 8570 IAT Level II and CSSP-specific certifications, CND and 8140.
- 3+ years of experience working in CSSP, SOC, or similar environment, OR, Bachelor’s degree in relevant technical field.
- Must have DoD 8570 IAT Level II and CSSP-specific certifications.
- Experience with IDS/IPS, host-based, and operating system logging solutions.
- Analytical ability and strong verbal and written communication skills required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Log Aggregation Tools (e.g., Splunk, Elastic, Sentinel) preferred.
- Knowledge of Incident Response methodologies and procedures strongly preferred.
- Experience with digital forensics, threat hunting, and/or incident response desired.
- Familiarity with CJCSM 6510.01B.
Responsibilities
- Monitor network and host-based systems.
- Identify and validate of suspicious activities.
- Escalate security incidents as required.
- Provide support for foundational incident response procedures.
- Comply with established reporting requirements with accuracy and timelines.
- Assist in managing incident response by documenting and tracking details.
- Participate in training to develop familiarity with tools and processes.
- Support log correlation tasks using tools like Splunk, Elastic, and Sentinel.
- Assist in program reviews and product evaluations as directed
- Surge support may be required to support incident response actions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
