Cryptologic Cyber Planner at Independent Software

Location: Fort Meade, Maryland
Type: Full-time
Level: not_specified
Posted: Aug 17, 2026

Description

Independent Software is seeking a Cryptologic Cyber Planner, Level 2 to support the planning, coordination, and execution of cyber operations across mission-critical environments. This role involves translating mission objectives into actionable cyber plans, contributing to strategic and operational planning, assessing mission requirements, developing courses of action, and ensuring effective, integrated, and mission-aligned cyber operations.

Required Skills

Cyber Operations Planning
DODIN Operations
Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO)
Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO)
Joint Planning Principles
JP 3-12
Operational Planning Products
OPLANs
OPORDs
CONOPs
Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP)
Joint Operational Planning Process-Cyber (JOPP-C)
Courses of Action (COAs)
Collaboration Skills
Analytical, Planning, Written, Verbal Communication Skills

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: Nine years of relevant experience.
Seven years of relevant experience.
Five years of relevant experience.
Three years of relevant experience.
Two years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Formal cyber planning or certification training, such as Cyber Operations Planners Course (COPC), Joint Cyber Operational Planners Course (JCOPC), or equivalent training.
Experience within joint, operational, or mission-focused cyber environments.
Experience supporting a combatant command or coordinating through the Joint Targeting Cycle.
Experience developing courses of action based on high-level operational directives.
Experience conducting or supporting assessments or tabletop exercises.
External engagement and collaboration experience, including participation in cross-organizational working groups, field assignments, or external customer support, is preferred.

About Independent Software

Independent Software

information technology solutionsEllicott City, MD, US

Independent software engineers and deploys mission solutions for our mission customers. As innovators, we have the power to provide IT solutions for decades to come.