General information

Job Posting Title

Cyber Planner

Date

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

City

Annapolis Junction

State

Country

United States

Working time

Full-time

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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Minimum Requirements

TCS057, T3, Band 6

EEO Statement

Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We’re proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

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