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# Systems Security Certified Practitioner

- **Company:** CareerCircle
- **Location:** Middle River, MD, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $107,900.0 - $195,050.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Ajax (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Google App Engines, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Bioinformatics, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management Databases, Program Optimization, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Continuous Integration, DevOps, HP Loadrunner, Java Database Connectivity, JSON, Apache JMeter, Python (Programming Language), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Machine Learning, Microsoft Security Essentials, System Center Operations Management, Networking Basics, Open Database Connectivity, OpenID, Reliability Engineering, Power BI, Salesforce.Com, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Single Sign-On, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Performance Testing, Neoload, Cyber Threat Analysis, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Information Technology, Cybercrime, Cyber Warfare, Cisco, Servicenow
- **Published:** September 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/md/odenton/ff9b3f74-82c2-443b-a422-2910440cadd1

## About the Role

Prioritization
Computer Science
Machine Learning
CompTIA Security+
Computer Networks
Strategic Planning
GIAC Certifications
Top Secret Clearance
Operational Planning
CompTIA Certification
Artificial Intelligence
Organizational Structure
Research And Development
Cyber Threat Intelligence
IAT Level II Certification
Data Visualization Software
Professional Military Education
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
Systems Security Certified Practitioner
GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional
Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA Security), * Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and Polygraph required.

 * BA/BS degree within Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or relevant field of study.
 * 8 plus years recent (since 2018) work experience as CO Planner; can waive two years of experience requirement for every year spent on a Combat Mission Team (CMT) in any work role.
 * Demonstrated familiarity with OCO concepts, capabilities, and authorities (Title 10 vs. Title 50, and familiarity with military operations including phases of planning, approval, and execution.
 * Intimate familiarity with applicable Joint Publications.
 * Formal training as Cyber Operational Planner within Department of Defense or Intelligence Community.
 * Broad knowledge of Blue-space Cyber capabilities and demonstrate understanding of available Cyber infrastructure or platforms to conduct OCO.
 * Knowledge of the range of CO and their underlying intelligence support needs, topics, and focus areas.
 * Knowledge of computer networking fundamentals as well as concepts, terminology, and operations of a wide range of communications media (computer and telephone networks, satellite, fiber, wireless).
 * Ability to support timely, accurate, relevant analytical production, to include documents, summaries, issue papers, talking points, and briefings.
 * Demonstrated proficiency working in a fast-paced collaborative environment, ability to proactively multi-task and meet short deadlines.
 * Able to work across Department of Defense and Intelligence Community agencies to support organizational goals.

Favorable if you have:

 * Masters' Degree within Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or relevant field of study.
 * Familiarity with USCYBERCOM organizational structure and mission.
 * Prior experience supporting Joint operations across multiple warfighting domains.
 * Demonstrated experience incorporating Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning into operations at any level to increase efficiency and effectiveness of operational outcomes.
 * Experience with Space-enabled CO.
 * Joint Professional Military Education, Phase II (JPME II) graduate, or civilian equivalency.
 * Formal training within field of Cyber Warfare and Joint Operations.
 * Completion of Service-specific or Joint Cyberspace Operational Planning courses, such as Army Cyberspace Operations Planners Course or Joint Cyberspace Operations Planners Course.
 * Familiar with art of Data Science and applicability to CO.
 * Familiar with Microsoft Power BI data visualization software.
 * Desired Certifications: DoD 8570 IAT Level II (CCNA Security, COMPTIA CySA+, COMPTIA Security + CE, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP)., Cloud Design
Communication
Collaboration
Sales Support
Risk Management
Problem Solving
Team Leadership
Cost Management
Cost Estimation
Customer Service
Managed Services
Needs Assessment
Project Planning
Web Applications
Analytical Skills
Resource Planning
Quality Assurance
Service Offerings
Influencing Skills
Value Propositions
Quality Management
Business Valuation
Technical Standard
Google App Engines
Workflow Management
Business Strategies
Process Improvement
Business Objectives
Business Priorities
Resource Management
Single Sign-On (SSO)
Technical Leadership
ServiceNow Discovery
IT Service Management
Organizational Skills
Emerging Technologies

## Description

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. The Leidos National Security Sector (NSS) combines technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities in the areas of cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics to support our defense and intel customers' mission to defend against evolving threats around the world.

Your greatest work is ahead!

The Intelligence Sector seeks highly qualified and trained Journeyman-level Offensive Cyberspace Operational Planners to support Department of Defense Joint Planning processes that underpin United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) operations, with focus on supporting power projection in and through cyberspace in support of Combatant Commander and National objectives. Individuals will engage in Cyberspace Operational Planning activities supporting Leidos on-site contract support to USCYBERCOM J3 (Operations), Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF), and Joint Task Force-Ares (JTF-ARES).

This opportunity is in anticipation of a potential future contract award.

What you'll be doing:

 * Engage in approved plans development and staffing processes within collaborative environment to enable range of Cyberspace Operations (CO) according to USCYBERCOM planning guidance and applicable Joint publications.
 * Develop and synchronize Offensive Cyberspace Operational (OCO) plans to deliver integrated cyber effects against adversary systems in support of Joint and National strategic objectives.
 * Support targeting selection, validation, synchronization, and enable integration during the execution of activities within Cyber Warfare domain
 * Draft and staff foundational planning documents such as Operational Plans (OPLANS), Operational Orders (OPORDs), and Fragmentary Orders (FRAGOs).
 * Support Joint Operational Planning Groups and Teams (OPG/OPT), and develop and integrate Cyberspace capabilities into plans.
 * Develop concepts of support, courses of action, integrate command and external capabilities, coordinate and document comprehensive plans.
 * Engage in, and provide situational awareness to, range of projects, Crisis Action Teams, and current operations activities supporting OPTs.
 * Demonstrate knowledge of cyber threats and attack methods and techniques emanating from state and non-state adversaries and tiered vulnerabilities within Blue Space as focus of threats.
 * Review, approve, prioritize, and submit operational requirements for research, development, and/or acquisition of cyber capabilities.
 * Analyze and assess internal and external partner CO capabilities and tools.
 * Transition operational planning efforts to current operations.
 * Navigate organizational structure as it pertains to full spectrum CO, including the functions, responsibilities, and interrelationships among distinct internal elements.
 * Integrate and synchronize intelligence planning activities with operational planning timelines.
 * Conduct long-range, strategic planning efforts with internal and external partners in cyber activities.
 * Communicate complex information, concepts, or ideas in a confident and well-organized manner through verbal, written, and/or visual means., 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.
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