Defensive Cyber Operations Watch Officer

Resource Management Concepts, Inc. (RMC) provides professional management and technology services to government and commercial clients. Our mission is to deliver innovative solutions that protect and strengthen the people, infrastructure, and environment of the United States.

Position Overview

RMC is seeking a DCO Watch Officer to support cybersecurity operations within a 24/7/365 environment. This role leads and mentors Tier 1 analysts, ensuring continuous monitoring and defense of subscriber networks against unauthorized access, malicious activity, and other cyber threats. The DCO Watch Officer promotes operational excellence through effective task management, performance monitoring, incident coordination, and adherence to established frameworks and policies.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and oversee incident response (IR) and investigations, ensuring accurate documentation and quality control.

* Coordinate with reporting agencies and subscriber sites for timely and accurate incident reporting.

* Analyze validated security incidents and determine severity and impact in accordance with CJCSM 6510.01B.

* Perform log correlation and analysis using enterprise tools to identify trends or anomalies.

* Conduct network and host-based digital forensics across Windows and other operating systems.

* Support development and deployment of Intrusion Detection/Prevention System (IDS/IPS) signatures.

* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, tools, and protocols.

* Review tickets and analysis results to ensure quality and consistency.

* Document and communicate shift updates through turnover briefs and roll-up reports.

* Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in compliance with CJCSM 6510.01B and related directives.

* Mentor Tier 1 analysts to enhance triage and response capabilities.

* Support operations across three Regional Operations Centers (ROC) on a four ten-hour shift schedule.