Tier 1 Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) Analyst

BreakPoint Labs, now a proud subsidiary of Valiant Solutions, 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 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 a 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, and 8140.

Clearance Required:  DoD Secret

Education Level required:  Bachelor’s Degree; Area(s) of Study - relevant technical discipline; OR, a minimum of 3+ years equivalent experience.