Operations Watch Analyst

Adapt Forward - Pearl City, HI

Full-time - Mid Level

Pearl City, HI

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Operations Watch Analyst role involves identifying, isolating, investigating, and implementing measures to protect data across various sources. The analyst will validate suspicious events, determine incident severity, and ensure proper reporting. This position requires 24/7 support for incident response and involves network intrusion detection, digital forensics, and collaboration with various entities to ensure timely incident analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Identify, isolate, investigate, and implement measures to protect data.
• Validate suspicious events or reports and determine if they constitute an incident.
• Ensure incidents are properly entered into the appropriate reporting system.
• Determine the severity of incidents and coordinate with relevant entities for analysis and reporting.
• Provide 24x7 support for the Cybersecurity Service Provider's Incident Response capability during non-core business hours.
• Perform network and host-based digital forensics on various operating systems.
• Conduct full packet capture (PCAP) analysis and utilize tools like Wireshark.
• Explore patterns in network and system activity using log correlation tools such as Splunk.
• Participate in program reviews, product evaluations, and onsite certification evaluations.

Requirements

• 4+ years experience in a Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) environment or similar.
• DoD or DoN Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) Certification or compliance (DoDD 8140 or SECNAV M-5239).
• Knowledge of Incident Response Procedures.
• Knowledge of Packet Analysis.
• Knowledge of IDS/IPS solutions.
• Familiarity with various Host-Based Tools.
• Experience with Log Aggregation Tools.
• Logical thinking and analytical ability.
• Verbal and written communication ability.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of CJCSM 6510.01B.
• Experience with Digital Forensics.
• The ability to solve problems independently.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Physical Wellness Package including Medical, Dental, Vision Care, and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Contribution.
• Annual Training Budget for conference attendance, school enrollment, certification programs, and travel expenses.
• Eleven Federal Holidays and three weeks of PTO/vacation/sick leave that accrues at a rate of ten hours per month.
• Employee Assistance Program offering counseling/legal assistance and other well-being programs.