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Cyber Operational Planner

Zachary Piper Solutions
Zachary Piper Solutions Salary
Fort Meade, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 8/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/2/2026
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Cyber Operations Planner to support a company focused on defending and securing Department of Defense cyberspace operations through mission planning, defensive cyber operations, and network defense initiatives. This position is on-site in Fort Meade, MD. The Cyber Operations Planner will support future operations planning, defensive cyber operations execution, and strategic cyber mission development across a complex DoD environment. This is an opportunity to directly contribute to the protection of critical military networks and support high-impact cyber operations that strengthen national defense.

Responsibilities for the Cyber Operations Planner include:

  • Lead and support defensive cyberspace operations planning, future operations (FUOPS), and crisis action planning efforts.
  • Develop CONOPS, Commander’s Estimates, BPLANs, CONPLANs, OPLANs, mission orders, and other operational planning products.
  • Coordinate with joint staffs, combatant commands, service cyber components, and stakeholders to synchronize cyber operations and planning activities.
  • Brief Senior Executive Service (SES) and General Officer/Flag Officer (GO/FO) leadership on operational plans, assessments, and mission objectives.
  • Support operational planning teams, working groups, and cyber campaign planning efforts while developing measures of effectiveness and mission assessments.

Required Qualifications for the Cyber Operations Planner include:

  • 8 years of experience supporting cyber operations, military planning, operational planning, or related DoD mission environments.
  • Experience with cyber operations tools and technologies including Splunk, IDS/IPS platforms, PCAP analysis, and Wireshark.
  • Strong knowledge of Joint Planning Process (JPP), Joint Publication 3-12 (Cyberspace Operations), JP 3-0 Operations, and JP 5-0 Joint Planning.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Active DoD TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain or maintain a CI Polygraph.
  • Joint Professional Military Education Level I (JPME I) certification required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience supporting DoD enterprise networks and defensive cyber operations environments.
  • Completion of military cyber planning courses such as JCOPC, ACOPC, or JACWC.
  • Industry certifications including Security , Network , CISSP, or CISM.
  • Knowledge of Directive Authority for Cyberspace Operations (DACO).

Compensation for the Cyber Operations Planner includes:

Salary Range: Competitive market rate depending on experience

Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as required by law

Keywords:

Cyber Operations Planner, Cyber Defense, Defensive Cyberspace Operations, DCO-IDM, TS/SCI, CI Polygraph, JPME I, Joint Planning Process, JPP, JP 3-12, Cybersecurity, Splunk, Wireshark, PCAP Analysis, IDS, IPS, Network Defense, SOC, Cyber Operations Center, DISA, DoD Cyber, CONOPS, OPLAN, CONPLAN, BPLAN, FUOPS, Crisis Action Planning, Cyber Mission Planning, CISSP, Security , CISM, Military Cyber Operations, Operational Planning, Information Assurance

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