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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.
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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.

Information Systems Security Officer

Annapolis Junction, MD

Full Time

System Administrator

Experienced

What you will be doing!

As an Information Systems Security Officer, you will maintain the appropriate operational security posture for an information system and support continuous network monitoring to detect and correct areas of security non-compliance, unmitigated vulnerabilities, and other risks.

Requirements:

Provides aid to the program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance program Developing plans and programs for achieving and maintaining product quality throughout the item's life cycle
Lends assistance for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies. Preparing periodic and special purpose reports as required
Maintains operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed
Assists with the management of security aspects of the information system and performs day-to-day security operations of the system.
Evaluates security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information
Performs vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support certification and accreditation
Provides configuration management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware
Manages changes to the system and assesses the security impact of those changes
Prepares and reviews documentation to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports
Assists security authorization activities in compliance with the Information System Certification and Accreditation Process (NISCAP) and DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience or Master’s degree plus 6 years of relevant experience. An Associate’s degree or 18 semesters hours of military coursework/training in a computer-related field plus 10 years of relevant experience or a high school diploma/GED plus 12 years of relevant experience may be considered
Degree in Information Assurance, Information Security, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Networking, Information Science, Cyber Security, or related field
Information Assurance Manager (IAM) Tier 1 requirements met within 6 months of position assignment.
Experience applying the principles of the NIST 800-53, including the procedures in the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Experience as an ISSO with emphasis on Defense-in-Depth principles, network, and enterprise security architecture
Excellent written and oral communication skills

Clearance Required: Must possess an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph to be considered for this role.

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

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