Cyber Operations Planner (180k)

Job#: 3044589

Job Description:

Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.

• Defensive Cyber Operations Planner - (Ft. Meade, Maryland)
• $80.00 - $90.00 / Hourly Rate *

Apex Systems has an Immediate Need for a Defensive Cyber Operations Planner at Fort Meade, Maryland !!! This will be an estimated "6 Month Contract to Permanent Hire" opportunity, supporting one of our Largest Government Clients on the East Coast! Please See Below for all Position Details & How To Apply.

• HOW TO APPLY * Email a Resume to: [email protected]
• Job Title: Defensive Cyber Operations Planner
• Location: Fort Meade, Maryland
• Contract Layout: estimated "6 Month Contract to Permanent Hire"
• Contract Pay Rate: $80.00 - $90.00 / Hourly on W-2
• Starting Salary at Permanent Hire: $170,000 - $180,000 & Full Benefits
• WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday (Dayshift)
• REQUIREMENTS *
• Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility
• 10+ Years of Experience of Overall Experience
• 4+ Years of Specific Cyber Operations Management/Analysis/Planning or Similar
• Experience Creating/Authoring Cyber Related CONOPS and Level 1 through Level 4 plans (Commander's Estimates, BPLANS, CONPLANS, OPLANS, etc.)

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Conduct and support future operations (FUOPS) planning and defensive cyber operations execution and support to the DCDC mission areas.
• Apply the principles of operational art and design in the development of defensive cyberspace planning
• Gather and integrate relevant elements of JIPOE in preparation of cyberspace planning
• Lead teams of diverse stakeholders across the defensive cyberspace community through development of plans that meet Commander's priorities, intent and mission
• Author and staff CONOPS and Level 1 through Level 4 plans (Commander's Estimates, BPLANS, CONPLANS, OPLANS).

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

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Employee Type:

Contract

Location:

Fort Meade, MD, US

Job Type:

Date Posted:

August 12, 2026

Pay Range:

$80 - $90 per hour

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