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Functional Analyst, Level 2 (FORECASTED)

Independent Software

Today
Top Secret/SCI
Unspecified
Polygraph
IT - QA and Test
Fort Meade, MD (On-Site/Office)

What You Will Do

Independent Software is seeking a Functional Analyst to support Cybersecurity compliance and functional testing activities. In this role, you will assess customer and mission requirements, ensure appropriate information security controls are in place, and support system testing and integration planning. You will collaborate with security assessors, engineers, and mission stakeholders to support the development and management of secure systems.

Join a team committed to protecting mission-critical systems and supporting national security. At Independent Software, we value innovation, integrity, and collaboration-providing a supportive environment where your expertise makes a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform functional analysis to identify key Cybersecurity tasks and their interrelationships
  • Analyze mission requirements to determine functional testing needs
  • Collaborate with Delegated Authorizing Officials (DAOs), ISSOs, and System Owners to support the creation and registration of System Security Plans (SSPs)
  • Maintain and update Cybersecurity documentation and security posture
  • Work with Security Control Assessors (SCAs) to define and execute system testing requirements
  • Ensure adherence to applicable Information System Security policies, standards, and procedures
  • Assist in the integration of security planning into system development processes

Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with functional analysis and task decomposition
  • Knowledge of Cybersecurity testing and security documentation processes
  • Understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF) principles
  • Ability to collaborate across security, engineering, and customer teams
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Proficiency with identifying functional system requirements based on mission needs
Education and Experience:
  • A Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT Engineering, or a related technical field
  • In lieu of a degree, four (4) additional years of Functional Analyst experience (total of 6 years) may be substituted
  • At least one (1) year of experience applying Risk Management Framework (RMF) principles
Certifications:
  • Candidate must meet IAM Level I or higher certification requirements
Clearance Requirement:
  • Must possess an active TS/SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role


**This position is contingent on contract award**

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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About Us
For the past nineteen years, Independent Software has supported Department of Defense and Intelligence Community customers by providing next-generation cyber services and analytics, machine learning and data science, all-source analysis, and mission application development. In addition to our service-based efforts, we also offer innovative commercial IT and cyber products to solve our customers’ most complex data challenges. We are a Woman-Owned Small Business committed to hiring veterans and supporting our national defense missions.

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Job Category
IT - QA and Test
Clearance Level
Top Secret/SCI