Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

About the role

JCS is seeking an experienced Cyber Partner Integration Planner to lead cybersecurity planning partner integration efforts in support of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). The role oversees a team of three individuals and integrates partners from multiple disciplines into a unified planning effort for CISA cyber plans. The position offers a high‑velocity collaborative environment with strong growth potential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain crisis and deliberate action plans for coordinated cyber defense with U.S. Government, private sector, and State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial (SLTT) partners.
• Create formal plans that leverage the full suite of government and industry operational capabilities to support cyber defense operations and cybersecurity resilience.
• Pilot approaches to disrupt malicious cyber activity by enhancing situational awareness, information sharing, and preparedness.
• Identify and address gaps in capabilities, policy, and processes using NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, and RMF frameworks.
• Support working groups and interagency coordination through scheduling, agenda preparation, stakeholder alignment, representation, and meeting documentation.
• Measure plan effectiveness in real‑world scenarios and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Develop and facilitate exercises to test plans and capture lessons learned.
• Coordinate document reviews, consolidate feedback, and prepare revised documents.
• Manage logistics and coordination for JRTF‑related meetings, ensuring CISA equities are integrated into joint operations.
• Support stakeholder engagement and outreach to share planning updates and gather input.
• Develop repeatable methods and processes to unify planning efforts and support cyber campaign execution.
• Integrate intelligence support into plans, aligning CISA objectives with joint cyber defense planning.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and retain a Top‑Secret clearance with SCI eligibility/access.
• DHS Fitness Determination required.
• 5–7 years of experience facilitating development and execution of cyber operations plans across multiple public or private organizations.
• Demonstrated expertise in communication and coordination with internal and external partners.
• Experience managing funds and resources using complex reporting mechanisms and overseeing multitask contracts of similar magnitude.
• Proven ability to lead and measure the effectiveness of cyber plans in real‑world scenarios and provide actionable recommendations.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Completion of the Cyber Operations Planners Course (COPC).
• Previous experience directly supporting DHS and/or CISA.
• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree highly desired.
• Expertise in developing cyber exercises for CISA and its partners.
• Experience supporting CISA’s joint cyber planning authorities, including coordination with the Intelligence Community, other U.S. Government partners, state and local governments, international partners, and the private sector.
• Familiarity with governance and risk management frameworks (NIST, RMF, MITRE ATT&CK).
• Proficiency with cybersecurity and intelligence tools such as ThreatConnect and CrowdStrike.
• Ability to produce contract deliverables such as working group schedules, management plans, and other documentation governing working group conduct.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Annual Professional Development Reimbursement Program
• Additional benefits and perks

Pay

$90,000.00 – $129,000.00 per year (based on location, qualifications, and applicable contract terms)