Defensive Cyber Operations DCO Training Coordinator

Training and Process Improvement Training Coordinator 
North Charleston, SC 
Secret Clearance Required 


As a Training and Process Training Coordinator you will develop and implement a grassroots enterprise level training program that will be unique to each team while still maintaining an overarching training program for the entire organization. You will be essential in building a cohesive work environment that allows each team to operate more inter-dependently/efficiently as individual team members and as a holistic Cybersecurity force.  You will lead the charge in documenting the findings of actions taken and root causes after a new or unforeseen event takes place. You will ensure all administrative reviews encompass applicable processes, policies, and training to include functions such as audit capabilities and records, detection and alerting, incident handling and response, investigation and investigation support, and reporting. 

Position Requirements and Duties

• Create and maintain documentation that sets in place an enterprise level training program for the entire CSSP.
• Identify and implement an architecture to track and communicate all training endeavors. Identify requirements for each domain and team and develop a unique and sustainable training program that has group and individual training requirements. The individual training requirements will allow for a multi-tiered achievement process within its architecture.
• Create a repeatable and comprehensive onboarding process allowing each new member of the team to fully and seamlessly integrate with the overall mission objectives.
• Identify and analyze requirements for an overarching CSSP training program that will be implemented for every member of the CSSP team.
• Work alongside the Principal Staff Officer to create a periodic self-assessment process ensuring the CSSP is always operating at an assessment ready level.
• Identify and implement steps necessary to install new training programs as the team expands to new locations, initiatives or customers.
• Create and host tabletop exercises that test the functions/capabilities of the various domains across the entire CSSP.
• Regularly schedule and host training events to expand the general and technical knowledge of all members of the CSSP.
• Build training resources members of the CSSP can visit at will to gather knowledge on specific tools utilized throughout the organization.
• Work alongside various teams to investigate new or unforeseen events, then document all process improvement and best practices.

Minimum Qualifications 

• US Citizen 
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field and five years of relevant experience or at least 8 years of relevant experience 
• At least five years of experience in technical training program strategy, operations and implementation
• At least one year of experience in a Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) environment or Information Technology 
• Position may require up to 25% travel as needed

Preferred Qualifications 

• Knowledge of Process/Performance Improvement methodologies
• Experience in Program/Project Management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of CSSP operations
• Knowledge of Incident Response Procedures
• Knowledge of CJCSM 6510.01B
• Knowledge of DoD Directive 8570.01-M
• Knowledge of DoD Directive 8140.01
• Knowledge of SECNAV M-5239.2

Company Overview

Adapt Forward is a cybersecurity solutions provider for some of the nation’s most valuable information systems. Leveraging advanced threat assessment technology and experience in building high-level information security infrastructure, we develop adaptive solutions uniquely tailored to our customers’ business objectives to protect sensitive data against sophisticated threats in an increasingly complex security environment.

Summary of Benefits

• Comprehensive Physical Wellness Package, including Medical, Dental, Vision Care, plus Flexible Spending Accounts for health- and dependent-care are included in our standard benefits plan.


• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Contribution is immediately available and vested.


• Annual Training Budget to be used for conference attendance, school enrollment, certification programs, and associated travel expenses.


• Eleven Federal Holidays, plus three weeks of PTO/vacation/sick leave that accrues at a rate of ten hours per month.


• Employee Assistance Program: Counseling/legal assistance and other employee well-being programs are also offered.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.