DCO Cyber Ops Planner

Leidos; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Fort Meade, MD seeks a DCO Cyber Ops Planner to join the defensive cyber mission, applying joint planning practices to monitor and respond to cyber threats.

You will provide information assurance leadership, advise SES/GO/FO leadership, mentor staff, and collaborate with DISA/DCDC and tool teams to ensure effective operations across the DODIN.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree in IT-related field with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• DoD-8570 IAT Level II baseline certification (Sec+ CE or equivalent).
• CND experience (Protect, Detect, Respond and Sustain) within a Computer Incident Response organization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Planner for the defensive cyber mission following joint planning curriculum.
• Provide information assurance leadership for Cyberspace Defense concepts and procedures.
• Evaluate complex cyber security problems and report findings to Government.
• Advise leadership on tool capabilities and coordinate with DISA and DCDC.
• Mentor and train technical staff and foster collaboration in cybersecurity.

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT-related field

DoD-8570 IAT Level II baseline certification

Tools

MS Office 2013

SharePoint

Job description

Description

We are seeking a DCO Cyber Ops Planner in Ft Meade, MD.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as a Planner for the defensive cyber mission following common practices established through joint planning curriculum
• Provide information assurance leadership for Cyberspace Defense concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Work independently to evaluate and solve complex cyber security problems quickly and completely and report findings to the Government.
• Apply knowledge to government and commercial common user systems, as well as dedicated special purpose systems requiring specialized security features to track malicious activity with known indicators from intelligence partners.
• Provide guidance and direction to other professionals and serve in a consulting and/or advisory capacity to develop an indicator management program for DISA to monitor, report and eradicate enemy presence on the DODIN.
• Coordinate/collaborate with program offices developing/acquiring tools for defensive cyber operations as well as with the organizations operating those tools to ensure effective implementation and employment.
• Coordinate/collaborate with DISA and DCDC staff to develop operations and exercises that advance operational capabilities.
• Advise leadership on tool capabilities to support ongoing and future operations.
• Foster and encourage a collaborative environment to champion a cybersecurity culture.
• Mentor and train other technical staff.

Basic Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in IT-related field and 8+ years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of applicable experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree. Experience with various Microsoft technologies such as MS Office 2013 (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and SharePoint
• Hold DoD-8570 IAT Level II baseline certification (Sec+ CE or equivalent)
• CND experience (Protect, Detect, Respond and Sustain) within a Computer Incident Response organization. Requires the highest level of understanding and the ability to apply cyber security related principles, theories, and concepts.
• Motivated self-starter with exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated experience briefing and advising Senior Executive Service (SES) and General Officer/Flag Officer (GO/FO) leadership regarding matters of strategic importance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of the Joint Cyberspace Operations Planning Course.
• Experience with DISA and DoD Networks.
• Advanced Certifications such as SANS GIAC/GCIA/GCIH, CISSP or CASP.
• Demonstrated understanding of the life cycle of network threats, attacks, attack vectors and methods of exploitation with an understanding of intelligence driven defense and or Cyber Kill Chain methodology.

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Pay Range

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, 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. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.