JCS Solutions LLC
Cybersecurity Strategist
Arlington, VA - Full Time
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 Partner Integration Planner to oversee and lead cybersecurity planning partner integration efforts in support of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). In this role the ideal candidate will lead a team of three individuals in support to integrate partners from multiple teams with distinct disciplines into a unified planning effort in support of the enablement and execution of CISA cyber plans. The ideal candidate will be an excellent leader and communicator and will have experience leading partner teams of different disciplines to produce results in a timely manner. 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!
Responsibilities:
The specific duties include but are not necessarily limited to the following:
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 Partner Integration Planner to oversee and lead cybersecurity planning partner integration efforts in support of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). In this role the ideal candidate will lead a team of three individuals in support to integrate partners from multiple teams with distinct disciplines into a unified planning effort in support of the enablement and execution of CISA cyber plans. The ideal candidate will be an excellent leader and communicator and will have experience leading partner teams of different disciplines to produce results in a timely manner. 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!
Responsibilities:
The specific duties include but are not necessarily limited to the following:
- Develop and maintain crisis and deliberate action plans for coordinated cyber defense with United States Government (USG), private sector, and State, Local, Tribal and Territorial (SLTT) partners.
- Develop formal plans that leverage the full suite of USG and industry partner operational capabilities in support of cyber defense operations and cybersecurity resilience.
- Pilot approaches to disrupt malicious cyber activity by enhancing situation awareness, information sharing, and preparedness.
- Identify and address gaps in capabilities, policy, and processes using NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, and RMF frameworks.
- Support working groups and interagency coordination through scheduling, agenda preparation, stakeholder alignment and representation, and meeting documentation.
- Measure plan effectiveness in real-world scenarios and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Develop and facilitate exercises to test plans and capture lessons learned.
- Coordinate document reviews, consolidate feedback, and prepare revised documents.
- Manage logistics and coordination for JRTF-related meetings and ensure CISA equities are integrated into joint operations.
- Support stakeholder engagement and outreach to share planning updates and gather input.
- Develop repeatable methods and processes to unify planning efforts and support cyber campaign execution.
- Integrate intelligence support into plans, aligning CISA objectives with joint cyber defense planning.
- Governance and Risk Management (i.e., NIST, RMF, MITRE ATT&CK)
- Cybersecurity and Intelligence (i.e., ThreatConnect, CrowdStrike)
- Cyber Operations Planners Course (COPC)
- Previous experience directly supporting DHS and/or CISA.
- A bachelor’s or advanced degree is highly desired.
- 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 facilitating the development and execution of cyber operations plans across multiple organizations, either public or private.
- Will be responsible for the performance of the work and provide overall direction to Contractor personnel working under this contract.
- Expertise in communication and coordination with internal and external partners. management and control of funds and resources using complex reporting mechanisms and demonstrated capability in managing multitask contracts of the same or similar magnitude.
- Expertise in developing cyber exercises for CISA and its partners to test plans and capture lessons learned.
- Expertise in leading and measuring the effectiveness of cyber plans executed within real world scenarios parameters and providing recommendations for improvement.
- Supports CISA's execution of its joint cyber planning authorities--including planning and coordinating with the Intelligence Community and other US Government partners, state and local governments, international partners, and the private sector.
- Support a variety of contract deliverables including but not limited to, developing working group schedules, management plans, and other management documentation to govern working group conduct.
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.
