Who are we?

Independent Software is a consulting, product, and solutions firm dedicated to the practical application of software and system engineering technologies to solve complex problems. We bring together world class engineers with proven engineering best practices, domain expertise, commercial technologies, and proven agile management approaches to create high value solutions aimed at helping our customers meet their most critical business and mission objectives.

Why Independent Software?

We are focused on continual learning and evolution. We don’t do things because “that’s the way we’ve always done things”; we listen to our employees and adapt to the changing marketplace. We look at the big picture and encourage our engineers to get training and certifications in emerging technologies that will help shape our customer’s mission.

We’ve been profitable year after year. We’re always on the lookout for great engineers to join the team and we recognize that our employees are the heart and soul of what we do. We focus on recruiting talented people, treating them right, and then allowing them to do what they do best. No red tape. No micromanagement. Smart people want to work with smart people, and we love people who are passionate about what they do and finding ways to do it better.

Top Reasons to Work at Independent Software:

Great people deserve even better benefits, from comprehensive healthcare coverage and generous leave time to discounts with all our vendors.
You are not just a job title. That's why we tip the work-life balance scale in your favor. It's not about being billable, it's about being valuable.
Whether you're working on-site or in our offices, your role at Independent Software is just as critical to our success as your coworker's.
We're constantly researching and implementing the latest technology, so you've always got the right tools at your disposal.
As we've grown, we've retained that small company feel. When we say we have an open-door policy, we actually mean it.
Independent Software is comprised of wonderfully generous folks. We believe in supporting the causes our employees care about. Bring us an opportunity to help and we'll listen.
Teamwork got us where we are today. Our collaborative environment allows you to maximize your true potential.
The work we do is exciting, critical stuff. No matter your role at Independent Software, you're helping us keep the nation safe and secure.
We have a history of great achievement, and, with each year, our company gets even bigger and better. As we grow, so does the opportunity for our employees.
We host a variety of fun employee and family events throughout the year to say thanks for all that you do to make Independent Software a technology leader as well as a phenomenal place to work.

Benefits:

Competitive salary
Company Sponsored Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans
Company Paid Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Your retirement plan is an important benefit you shouldn’t overlook. We offer a 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust that offers a powerful way to enhance your long-term financial well-being by investing in yourself. We offer immediate eligibility and company matching.
A generous Paid Time Off and Holiday package
Paid training! We encourage all employees to seek out training opportunities like conferences, certification courses and seminars.
We truly believe the right work-life balance can exist, and it's here at Independent Software. Our work is extremely important, but your job is just a part of who you are. When you enjoy your life outside of our walls, you're at your best the next time you walk through our doors. We do all we can to assure that happens every day.

Independent Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE, M/F/D/V.

IT Engineer, Level 3 (FORECASTED)

Fort Meade, MD

Full Time

Systems Engineering

Experienced

What You Will Do:

At Independent Software, complex problems are solved through expert engineering and forward-thinking design. As an IT Engineer Level 3, you will be responsible for the design, integration, maintenance, and optimization of mission-critical IT systems. Your work will span the full system lifecycle—from architectural planning and implementation to troubleshooting and continuous improvement.

This role offers the opportunity to lead key technology projects, influence system architecture, and deliver solutions that ensure availability, performance, and security in demanding environments. If you excel at solving technical challenges and enjoy building and refining enterprise-scale systems, this position puts your skills at the center of mission success.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and review system architecture, design documentation, and use cases
Lead major components of IT engineering projects and support full lifecycle execution
Recommend and implement new technologies and processes to improve system performance
Troubleshoot hardware/software issues and provide scalable solutions
Coordinate system installations and support build documentation for administrators
Identify and translate operational requirements into technical design
Manage and optimize technology to ensure availability, performance, and reliability
Collaborate with engineers, administrators, and leadership to address technical challenges
Present technical briefs and communicate status, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders
Support IT security through the development of monitoring and mitigation procedures

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Extensive experience designing, building, and maintaining IT systems in secure environments
Ability to lead and manage medium to large-scale technical projects
Experience resolving complex IT problems across multiple technologies
Strong written and verbal communication skills for both technical and executive audiences
Familiarity with performance tuning, system monitoring, and capacity planning
Ability to translate user needs into system requirements and solutions
Experience in recommending cost-effective, secure, and scalable system designs

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline and 12 years of relevant IT engineering experience, or
Master’s degree in a related discipline and 10 years of experience, or
No degree with an additional 4 years of experience, totaling 16 years of IT engineering experience

Certifications:

IAT Level II certification required (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA Security, etc.)

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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