Cybersecurity Planner

Description & Requirements

Maximus is seeking a highly skilled Cyber Planner to support mission-critical cybersecurity operations for our Homeland Security Customer.

This role requires expertise in developing, executing, and refining cyber plans, ensuring alignment with operational objectives, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance cybersecurity readiness.

This is an on-site position that requires a Secret Clearance.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS057, T3, Band 6

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Requirements:

- Develop, maintain, and execute cybersecurity operational plans, strategies, and policies to support mission requirements.

- Coordinate cyber operations planning efforts with internal teams, government agencies, and external stakeholders to enhance cyber resilience.

- Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and threat modeling to proactively address cyber threats.

- Support incident response planning and develop contingency plans for cyber incidents.

- Utilize cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, DoD RMF, and MITRE ATT&CK to guide planning and execution.

- Prepare and present briefings, white papers, and reports to leadership on cyber threats, response strategies, and operational planning.

- Work with intelligence analysts and security teams to integrate threat intelligence into cyber planning activities.

- Ensure compliance with cybersecurity regulations and best practices.

- Support tabletop exercises and training programs to enhance cyber readiness.

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

- Active Secret clearance.

- Due to federal requirements, all candidates must be US Citizens without Dual Citizenship to another country.

- This is an on-site position at a government facility.

- Requires presence on-site five days per week in Annapolis Junction, MD.

- Candidates must reside within a commutable distance.

- Participation in a rotational on-call schedule for emergency page-outs is required.

- 8 + years of experience in cyber operations, cybersecurity planning, or related fields.

- At least 4 years must include technical writing, preferably related to security.

- Strong understanding of cybersecurity policies, frameworks, and risk management practices (e.g., NIST 800-53, DoD RMF).

- Experience with cyber incident response, threat analysis, and operational planning.
- Proficiency in developing and implementing cybersecurity strategies and contingency plans.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to leadership.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

- Experience in DoD, DHS, or Intelligence Community (IC) cyber operations.

- Certifications such as: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, or PMP.

- Familiarity with cyber wargaming, red teaming, and cyber defense exercises.

- Experience with cloud security, network defense, or emerging cyber technologies.

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