Independent Software

Technical Consultant , Level 2

Technical Consultant - Fort Meade, MD - Full Time

What You Will Do:

As a Level 2 Technical Consultant, at Independent Software, you will provide unique technical expertise to support the assessment, planning, and implementation of IT systems. You will help shape top-level system requirements and develop high-level system architectures that integrate hardware, software, database, and telecommunications components. Your work will directly support mission-critical infrastructure and enterprise modernization efforts.

At Independent Software, we don’t just fill positions we build careers. Our team operates at the leading edge of national security and enterprise IT, tackling complex technical challenges that matter. You will collaborate with driven, mission focused professionals, grow your technical skills, and make an impact from day one. If you are looking for purpose driven work in a company that values innovation, integrity, and team success, this is the place for you.

Key Responsibilities: 
  • Guide assessment of IT system objectives and concept of operations
  • Identify and define top-level system requirements and architecture
  • Design and test a range of technical and software-based solutions
  • Conduct data modeling and analysis to validate and inform architecture decisions
  • Troubleshoot and resolve database performance issues with actionable solutions
  • Provide technical consulting for software development, integration, testing, and monitoring
  • Collaborate on the development and maintenance of technical best practices and standards
  • Apply mission-specific knowledge such as mission islands, Trusted Thin Client, and enhanced VDI (e.g., remote GPU, memory scaling)
Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Strong analytical and systems-thinking capabilities
  • Ability to model, test, and evaluate software and system architectures
  • Hands-on experience with troubleshooting performance issues in databases and enterprise systems
  • In-depth understanding of system integration and configuration best practices
  • Experience with modern IT infrastructure and virtualization environments
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum ten (10) years of relevant experience as a Technical Consultant in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
Certifications: 
  • Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification requirements
Clearance Requirement:
  • Must possess an active TS/SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role

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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