Cyber Operations Planner
Arlington, VA
Full Time
Experienced
JCS Solutions LLC (JCS) is a premier technology firm specializing in enterprise-wide capabilities including cloud and infrastructure solutions, cyber security, digital modernization, next generation technologies enablement, software solutions, and mission support services dedicated to providing the highest quality of services and solutions. JCS delivers expert management consulting and information technology (IT) solutions to federal agencies.
We are a learning organization that promotes a work culture of collaboration, inclusiveness, inspiration and innovation.
JCS has been certified as a Great Place to Work four years in a row and was awarded as Washington Post’s Top Places to Work for 2024.
Our employees embody our core values, and we are looking for others who do too!
Summary:
JCS is seeking an experienced Cyber Operations Planner for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). In this role, the ideal candidate will take a lead role in developing detailed plans for the conduct or support of the applicable range of cyber operations through proactive and often independently managed collaboration with other planners, operators and/or analyst. They will participate in complex and detailed targeting selection, validation, synchronization, and enable robust integration during the execution of cyber actions by utilizing significant prior experience. This role supports CISA leaders and cyber defense operations planners in making informed decisions by coordinating intelligence planning activities and linking planning systems to management processes. This position offers an excellent opportunity to be part of a high-performing team responsible for supporting a high-velocity collaborative environment, along with tremendous growth potential. If you are interested in a challenge and a great working environment, apply today!
What you will do:
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
The specific duties include but are not necessarily limited to the following:
To be successful, you should have:
Desired Skills and Experience:
It is JCS’ policy to promote equal employment opportunities and celebrate diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
We are a learning organization that promotes a work culture of collaboration, inclusiveness, inspiration and innovation.
JCS has been certified as a Great Place to Work four years in a row and was awarded as Washington Post’s Top Places to Work for 2024.
Our employees embody our core values, and we are looking for others who do too!
- Customer Experience: Strive for excellence and delight our clients
- Innovation: Embrace creative thinking to enable continual growth and powerful solutions
- Accountability: Take ownership of and pride in our actions and service delivery
- Inspire: Be inspired to be your best self and have fun in the process
- Integrity: Do the right thing, the right way, every time!
Summary:
JCS is seeking an experienced Cyber Operations Planner for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). In this role, the ideal candidate will take a lead role in developing detailed plans for the conduct or support of the applicable range of cyber operations through proactive and often independently managed collaboration with other planners, operators and/or analyst. They will participate in complex and detailed targeting selection, validation, synchronization, and enable robust integration during the execution of cyber actions by utilizing significant prior experience. This role supports CISA leaders and cyber defense operations planners in making informed decisions by coordinating intelligence planning activities and linking planning systems to management processes. This position offers an excellent opportunity to be part of a high-performing team responsible for supporting a high-velocity collaborative environment, along with tremendous growth potential. If you are interested in a challenge and a great working environment, apply today!
What you will do:
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
The specific duties include but are not necessarily limited to the following:
- Support the develop of deliberate and crisis action plans that enable coordinated cyber defense operations, in coordination with US Government (USG), private sector, and state and local partners.
- Develops formal plans that leverage the full suite of USG and industry partner operational capabilities in support of cyber defense operations and cybersecurity resilience.
- Assist with piloting new approaches to actively impede or limit the effectiveness of malicious cyber activity for the protection of critical infrastructure through improving situational awareness, information sharing, and joint preparedness.
- Identify organizational capability, policy, and process gaps across CISA, USG, and outside stakeholders, and develop plans to refine and improve operational processes and procedures.
- Support CISA in developing and coordinating formal plans for cyber defense operations, to include deliberate and crisis action plans.
- Facilitate operational planning that aligns with policy guidance and agency priorities and authorities among partners—to include USG; state, local, tribal, and territorial agencies (SLTT); private industry; and international partners.
- Identify the scope of required planning and develop and manage working groups to ensure representation from all relevant stakeholders across the USG, SLTT, private industry, and international partners.
- Support working groups convened to develop JCDC frameworks, processes, and plans.
- Aid in developing preparatory briefings and talking points.
- Provide research, analysis and recommendations on existing cyber policy and doctrine.
- Support the execution of joint cyber defense plans.
To be successful, you should have:
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Relevant certifications in intelligence analysis or cybersecurity.
- Previous experience directly supporting DHS and/or CISA.
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must obtain and retain a Top-Secret clearance and obtain and retain SCI eligibility/access during the performance of the contract.
- Will require DHS Fitness Determination to perform work.
- 5-7 years’ experience developing operational plans that drive defensive or offensive cyber operations.
- Must demonstrate the ability to work with a wide range of partners, preferably including private sector partners, on complex cybersecurity topics.
- Experience in technical writing and editing, as well as cyber incident management, is preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in coordinating and synchronizing intelligence resources.
It is JCS’ policy to promote equal employment opportunities and celebrate diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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