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BreakPoint Labs
Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) Analyst
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What they do
An Operations Analyst analyzes systems and processes in an organization or business and uses findings to help solve problems and improve management. Uses advanced statistical and mathematical models and computer software to analyze a wide variety of data; collaborates with other analysts and with the management of an organization.
$74,965 / year median in South Carolina
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Job Requirements Charleston, SC Secret Polygraph not specified Early Career (2+ yrs experience) Salary not specified Join Premium to unlock estimated salaries Job Description BreakPoint Labs seeks a 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.