Independent Software is seeking a Functional Analyst to support Cybersecurity compliance and functional testing this role you will assess customer and mission requirements ensure appropriate information security controls are in place and support system testing and integration planning. You will collaborate with security assessors engineers and mission stakeholders to support the development and management of secure systems.
Join a team committed to protecting mission-critical systems and supporting national security. At Independent Software we value innovation integrity and collaborationproviding a supportive environment where your expertise makes a meaningful impact.
Key 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
Required Skills and Qualifications:
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
Education and Experience:
A Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience
Bachelors 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
Certifications:
Candidate must meet IAM Level I or higher certification requirements
Clearance Requirement:
Must possess an active TS/SCI with appropriatePolygraph tobe considered for this role
**This position is contingent on contract award**
Were 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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