Independent Software

Subject Matter Expert Satellite, Level 3 (FORECASTED)

Information Assurance - Fort Meade, MD - Full Time

What You Will Do:

At Independent Software, our mission is to protect and empower national security through innovative technology. As a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Satellite Level 3, you’ll play a pivotal role in enhancing and securing Insider Threat Analysis software used in critical intelligence environments. Your deep expertise in system architecture, cyber analytics, and secure software design will support the development and evolution of mission systems, driving capability, security, and innovation in a dynamic cyber landscape.

You’ll lead efforts in software customization, modeling, simulation, and implementation, working alongside stakeholders to solve complex problems and integrate secure solutions. This role offers a rare opportunity to impact real world missions by designing advanced threat monitoring capabilities, customizing security solutions, and resolving critical gaps in coverage.

Join a purpose driven team at Independent Software where collaboration, mission impact, and technical excellence are more than just values, they are how we work every day.
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Key Responsibilities: 
  • Modify and enhance existing Insider Threat Analysis software to correct errors, adapt to new hardware, and improve overall system performance
  • Build and deploy software enhancements using Windows, Linux, and TCP/IP networking
  • Design, develop, and troubleshoot software systems to ensure compatibility with third party tools and secure operation in mission environments
  • Coordinate technical R&D efforts and integrate solutions with other government systems and processes
  • Discover and apply statistical, forensic, and counterintelligence methods to resolve complex analysis and security issues
  • Lead and participate in major software security projects from planning through deployment and operation
  • Manage project scope, define requirements, and meet directly with clients and stakeholders to gather technical needs and propose solutions
  • Perform system modeling and simulation to evaluate proposed software solutions
  • Support implementation of analysis techniques into existing tools and evaluate their security and effectiveness
  • Identify risks and define engineering solutions to mitigate potential vulnerabilities
  • Conduct training development for government personnel on new software capabilities
  • Deliver technical documentation, strategic briefings, and progress reports to management and mission leads
  • Perform end to end research, debugging, and deployment of insider threat data analysis tools
  • Investigate and resolve anomalous insider threat activity and unauthorized access behaviors
  • Provide subject matter expertise in software engineering and cybersecurity in high security environments
Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • At least 12 years of experience in software engineering, system security, or a customer facing technical leadership role
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience with both Windows and Linux operating systems
  • Minimum of 2 years of technical project leadership experience
  • Deep understanding of network protocols, threat detection, packet analysis, and enterprise security architecture
  • Strong experience in software system development, threat mitigation, and debugging
  • Experience with insider threat detection and countermeasures in mission critical environments
  • Effective communicator with experience delivering high level technical briefings and collaborating with cross functional teams
  • Ability to identify emerging risks and develop proactive cybersecurity solutions
Education and Experience:
  • Master of Science (MS) in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Forensics, or related field
  • In lieu of a Master’s degree, a Bachelor of Science (BS) in a related field and two additional years of SME Satellite experience may be substituted
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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