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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Personnel SME Cyber Operations Planner - **Company:** MALAMA KAI TECHNOLOGIES, LLC - **Location:** Fort Washington, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $185,000.0 - $200,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Office, SAP (Applications), Information Technology, Cyber Warfare - **Published:** September 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/3ce4504e-96b8-4b98-a6b9-c84a44fc20ec/sme-cyber-operations-planner-tssci ## About the Role * At least twenty (20) years of progressive, professional experience in offensive and/or defensive cyber activities * Ten (10) years of professional experience must pertain specifically to cyber labor category, while the remaining experience must pertain to a related cyber or information assurance labor category * Ability to comprehensively support tasks as they pertain to cyber operations planning and integration. * Knowledge of Title 10 and Title 50 authorities for cyberspace operations and their associated approval processes. * Perform all functional duties independently * Excellent verbal and written communication. * Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. * Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills. * Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. * Demonstrated written and oral communication skills. * Ability to handle complex and highly detailed responsibilities. * Experience working collaboratively with others and providing excellent customer service. * Ability to prioritize work and make sound decisions. * Skill in managing multiple concurrent activities of varying complexity, including adapting to changing priorities and short turnaround times. Preferred Qualifications * One or more of the following certifications: OSCP, CISSP, CEH, GCIH, or GPEN * Active US military duty/intelligence experience. Education Requirements * Master's degree in computer science, STEM or a related field + Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years additional work experience related to the labor category functional description may be substituted for a master's degree (for SME with required MA/MS, would require a bachelor's degree and 25 or more years of experience). Security Clearance This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance and SAP eligibility. Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements for that clearance level. Citizenship * US Citizenship required. Travel * Within the NCR as needed, less than 10% ## Description Malama Kai Technologies is seeking a Key Personnel SME Cyber Operations Planner to support cyberspace operations planning and integration for a sensitive Department of Defense or Intelligence Community program. In this role you will provide planning, synchronization, and operational integration for cyberspace operations, synthesize cyber capabilities into broader multi-domain operational designs, and develop cyber courses of action. You will conduct capability pairing assessments that match tools, accesses, and delivery mechanisms to desired effects, and capture lessons learned that advance tradecraft., * Provide critical planning, synchronization, and operational integration support for cyberspace operations. * Synthesize cyberspace operations capabilities into broader multi-domain operational designs. * Conduct technical cyber capability pairing assessments to determine the most effective cyber tools, accesses, and delivery mechanisms required to achieve desired effects. * Apply cyber operational planning methodologies to develop cyber courses of action. * Capture operational lessons learned, draft post-mission reports, and contribute to the advancement of tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). ## Related Videos - [Independently together: how micro-applications improve developer experience + app performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/452-independently-together-how-micro-applications-improve-developer-experience-app-performance) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Replacing Excel with SAP APIs & Python validation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1944-replacing-excel-with-sap-apis-python-validation) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Checkmate: 5 Real Incidents That Can End a Software Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100126-checkmate-5-real-incidents-that-can-end-a-software-company) - [Snappy UI needs no Single-Page Application](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/904-snappy-ui-needs-no-single-page-application) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)