Cyber Defense Operations Planner

How We're Different

We believe the highest-impact work in national security and technology is a team sport. At Aperio Global, we operate as a single, cohesive force aligned on a handful of mission-critical efforts where our work truly moves the needle. We don't chase small wins. We solve for next.

We view the intersection of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and data analytics as an empirical discipline as rigorous and consequential as any field in science or engineering. That means we bring intellectual honesty, accountability, and transparency to every problem we take on. Our team includes tech innovators, Intelligence Community veterans, and security professionals who know that the best solutions come from diverse minds working toward a common mission. We value our people, those working quietly behind the scenes, doing the hard work that keeps our nation secure.

The best way to understand how we think is to see what we've built. From full-spectrum cyber operations and de-biased AI platforms to quantum networking and cloud-native software systems, our work speaks for itself.

Come solve with us

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package — including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, generous paid time off, short and long-term disability, professional development, and much more. We invest in our people because they are our most important asset — and because the mission demands the best.

Aperio Global is seeking a highly skilled Cyber Defense Operations Planner to support activities in Colorado Springs. In this role, you will support space and cyberspace operations in, from, and through space to deter conflict, and if necessary, defeat aggression, deliver space combat power for the Joint/Combined force, and defend U.S. vital interests with allies and partners.  you will also address today's cyber threats by defending, protecting, designing and deploying game-changing cyber planning, operations and capabilities in support of USSPACECOM's Unified Campaign Plan, Cyberspace Operations Plans, Task Orders, and CCDR mission priorities and operational directives.

Overview:

• Provide support to DCO planning, DCO operations, cyber tool development operations, cyber capabilities and requirements.
• Provide support to full spectrum Joint, Coalition, Inter-agency, Allies and Industry space and cyberspace planning activities.
• Conduct mission system research and analysis, evaluate cyber technical reports with specific emphasis on network and cyber operations tactics, techniques, and procedures focused on the threat to networked space and cyberspace platforms and US and DoD information networks.
• Analyze network events to determine the impact on current operations.
• Develop and maintain analytical procedures to meet changing requirements and ensure maximum operations. 
• Mission areas for planner assistance include, but are not limited to, development of campaign plans, deliberate planning, crisis management, and time sensitive planning in accordance with the Joint Operations Planning and Execution System (JOPES).
• Work under general supervision, providing solutions to technical problems of moderate scope/complexity.
  
  

Required:

Active TS/SCI clearance.

• 12 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 10 years of experience with a Masters degree
• Must be able to understand and differentiate between critical and non-critical systems and networks, and capabilities that allow organizations to defend better, react faster, coordinate rapidly, prioritize efforts, and respond smarter to security events, increased risks, and/or operational directives. 
• Experience in the concepts, terms, processes, policy and implementation of information security.
• Must have experience and knowledge of the latest cyber security measures.
• Must have the ability to solve complex problems involving a wide variety of information systems.
• Must meet DoD 8570.01-M / 8140 requirements for IAT Level III or IAM Level III, depending on assigned duties. Qualifying certifications include CISSP, CASP (SecurityX), CISM, GSLC, or equivalent.
  
  

Travel within the continental US may occasionally be required.

Salary Range; 135k-155k

Benefits

At Aperio Global, we understand the value of investing in our most important asset—our employees. That's why we have crafted a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you make the best decision for yourself, your family and your lifestyle. For additional details, contact our talent acquisition team.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) with 100% employer match up to 6%
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Professional Development
• (and much more)
  
  

Aperio Global is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workforce where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and fairness. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs — never on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy/childbirth, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ethnicity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.