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Cyber Security Analyst III, DCO Watch Analyst Tier 3 Malware 
Stuttgart, Germany 
Secret Clearance, with ability to obtain TS/SCI 


Position Description
The Tier 3 Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) Watch Analyst is a senior-level role responsible for leading complex incident response, conducting proactive threat hunting, and enhancing detection capabilities within a Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) environment. The analyst oversees incident analysis, coordinates with external entities, and drives purple team activities to strengthen security posture. This role requires advanced expertise and compliance with CJCSM 6510.01B.

Position Requirements and Duties

• Analyze and understand the behavior of malware using dynamic and static reverse engineering techniques.
• Produce comprehensive technical reports documenting malware capabilities, mitigation strategies, and recommended defensive actions
• Develop and maintain YARA signatures to identify malware families and variants across enterprise environments at scale.
• Lead incident response efforts, including analysis, mitigation, and reporting of significant incidents per CJCSM 6510.01B
• Manage incident response campaigns by developing strategies, coordinating multi-team efforts, and ensuring comprehensive resolution and reporting
• Conduct proactive threat hunting to identify advanced threats and vulnerabilities within the network
• Lead purple team exercises to evaluate and enhance detection and response capabilities in collaboration with red and blue teams
• Evaluate and refine detection mechanisms, including IDS/IPS signatures and log correlation rules, to improve accuracy and reduce false positives
• Perform advanced network and host-based digital forensics on Windows and other operating systems to support incident investigations
• Coordinate with reporting agencies and subscriber sites to ensure comprehensive analysis and reporting of significant incidents
• Develop and maintain internal SOP documentation, ensuring alignment with CJCSM 6510.01B and other directives
• Provide 24/7 support for incident response during non-core hours, and mentor junior analysts
• Lead program reviews, product evaluations, and onsite certification evaluations
• Overtime may be required to support incident response actions (Surge). 
• Operations are conducted 24/7/365 across three regional operation centers (ROC)
•  Each ROC works four ten-hour shifts (Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday)
• Shift placement is at the discretion of assigned managers

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant discipline and 5 years or at least 8 years of experience working in a CSSP, SOC, or similar environment
• 2+ years of experience as a Malware Analyst
• Must be a U.S. Citizen 

Desired Qualifications

• Possess comprehensive knowledge of programming skills: including C/C++, Assembly language, Windows APIs, Golang, Rust, exploit development, and related disciplines.
• Extensive knowledge in the use of decompilers, debuggers and other standard malware analysis tools
• Proficiency with kernel and user-mode debugging techniques.
• Deep knowledge of obfuscation, anti-analysis, and detection evasion methods
• Comprehensive knowledge of CJCSM 6510.01B 
• Deep expertise in IDS/IPS solutions, including signature development and optimization 
• Extensive experience with Digital Forensics across multiple operating systems 
• Demonstrated expert-level knowledge of Incident Response Procedures 
• Advanced proficiency with host-based tools and operating system logging 
• Expertise in log aggregation tools (e.g., Splunk, Elastic, Sentinel) for complex correlation analysis 
• Exceptional logical thinking and analytical ability 
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to solve complex problems independently

Required Certifications 

• Must have requisite certifications to fulfill DoD 8570 IAT Level II and CSSP-specific requirements 

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