TIER 1 DEFENSIVE CYBER OPERATIONS (DCO) ANALYST

TIER 1 DEFENSIVE CYBER OPERATIONS (DCO) ANALYST < Join the team / > Pearl Harbor, HI Full-time Job Reference Number: PRF 01-116 APPLY NOW BreakPoint Labs seeks a Tier 1 Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) Analyst to 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). Responsibilities include: 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.   Required Experience:  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 Log Aggregation Tools (e.g., Splunk, Elastic, Sentinel) preferred. Experience with IDS/IPS, host-based, and operating system logging solutions. 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. Analytical ability and strong verbal and written communication skills required. Certifications Required:  DoD 8570 IAT Level II and CSSP-specific certifications, CND. Clearance Required:  DoD Secret Education Level required:  Bachelor’s Degree Area(s) of Study Relevant technical discipline or 3+ years equivalent experience