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Cyber Operations Planner

• Location: Fort Meade, Maryland 20755
• Work model: On-site
• Posted 4 weeks ago
• Job ID: JPC - 210039

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Job Description

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.

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Job details

Job ID JPC - 210039

Location Fort Meade, Maryland, United States

Work Model On-site

Job Type Referral Fee

Posted September 21, 2026

Skills Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility10+ Years of Experience of Overall Experience4+ Years of Specific Cyber Operations Management/Analysis/Planning or SimilarExperience Creating/Authoring Cyber Related CONOPS and Level 1 through Level 4 plans (C BPLANS CONPLANS OPLANS etc)

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