Why this role stands out
This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in defensive cyber operations with a leading government client, where you'll develop critical plans and collaborate with top experts. You'll thrive here if you have a strong background in cyber operations planning and a desire to make a significant impact in safeguarding national security. Apply now to leverage your skills in a mission-critical, high-growth environment with excellent work-life balance.
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Job Title: Defensive Cyber Operations Planner Location: Fort Meade, MD Contract: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire Clearance: Top Secret/SCI Eligible About the Role Apex Systems is seeking an experienced Defensive Cyber Operations Planner to join our dynamic team supporting a major government client at Fort Meade, Maryland. This is an exciting 6-month contract-to-hire opportunity, ideal for professionals passionate about advanced cyber defense strategies and eager for career growth in a mission-critical environment.
You will work in a collaborative setting, engage with elite cyber experts, and play a key role in safeguarding national security. Responsibilities - Lead the planning and execution of defensive cyber operations, directly supporting mission objectives - Develop, author, and staff comprehensive cyber operations plans (CONOPS, Commander's Estimates, BPLANS, CONPLANS, OPLANS)
- Apply operational art, design, and JIPOE elements to enhance cyberspace planning effectiveness - Guide diverse teams and stakeholders to achieve Commander's priorities and intent - Support and conduct future operations (FUOPS) planning in alignment with DCDC mission areas
Required Skills and Experience - Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility - Minimum 10 years of overall professional experience - At least 4 years in cyber operations management, analysis, or planning - Proven expertise creating and authoring cyber-related CONOPS and Level 1-4 operations plans - Completion of one of the following: JPME 1/2, JAWS, SAMS, ACOPC, JCOPC, or JACWC Preferred Skills - Advanced knowledge of joint cyber operational planning processes - Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in high-stakes environments - Strong communication and documentation skills Benefits - Potential for permanent hire after contract period - Work with one of the largest government clients on the East Coast - Monday-Friday dayshift for optimal work-life balance - Career growth in a highly specialized, high-impact field How to Apply Ready to advance your career in cyber operations?
Submit your resume today through the Apex Systems job portal. Qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps. JSON
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