Independent Software, Inc. · 4 months ago
Functional Analyst, Level 2 (FORECASTED)
Ellicott City, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expIndependent Software, Inc. is seeking a Functional Analyst to support Cybersecurity compliance and functional testing activities. The role involves assessing customer and mission requirements, ensuring appropriate information security controls, and collaborating with various stakeholders to support secure systems development.
AnalyticsCloud ComputingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyMachine LearningSecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Candidate must meet IAM Level I or higher certification requirements
Must possess an active TS/SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Generous benefits
Work-life balance
Company
Independent Software, Inc.
Independent Software supports our customers by providing next-generation cyber services, intelligence and all-source analytics, machine learning, and mission application development.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Rhonda Jansen
President and CEO
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