Cyber Operations Planner

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Cyber Operations Planner to support a company focused on defending and securing Department of Defense cyberspace operations through mission planning, defensive cyber operations, and network defense initiatives. This position is on-site in Fort Meade, MD. The Cyber Operations Planner will support future operations planning, defensive cyber operations execution, and strategic cyber mission development across a complex DoD environment. This is an opportunity to directly contribute to the protection of critical military networks and support high-impact cyber operations that strengthen national defense.

Responsibilities for the Cyber Operations Planner include:

• Lead and support defensive cyberspace operations planning, future operations (FUOPS), and crisis action planning efforts.
• Develop CONOPS, Commander’s Estimates, BPLANs, CONPLANs, OPLANs, mission orders, and other operational planning products.
• Coordinate with joint staffs, combatant commands, service cyber components, and stakeholders to synchronize cyber operations and planning activities.
• Brief Senior Executive Service (SES) and General Officer/Flag Officer (GO/FO) leadership on operational plans, assessments, and mission objectives.
• Support operational planning teams, working groups, and cyber campaign planning efforts while developing measures of effectiveness and mission assessments.

Required Qualifications for the Cyber Operations Planner include:

• 8+ years of experience supporting cyber operations, military planning, operational planning, or related DoD mission environments.
• Experience with cyber operations tools and technologies including Splunk, IDS/IPS platforms, PCAP analysis, and Wireshark.
• Strong knowledge of Joint Planning Process (JPP), Joint Publication 3-12 (Cyberspace Operations), JP 3-0 Operations, and JP 5-0 Joint Planning.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain or maintain a CI Polygraph.
• Joint Professional Military Education Level I (JPME I) certification required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting DoD enterprise networks and defensive cyber operations environments.
• Completion of military cyber planning courses such as JCOPC, ACOPC, or JACWC.
• Industry certifications including Security+, Network+, CISSP, or CISM.
• Knowledge of Directive Authority for Cyberspace Operations (DACO).

Compensation for the Cyber Operations Planner includes:

Salary Range: $140,000-$170,000 depending on experience

Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as required by law