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USAJOBS · 1 day ago

Software Engineer - Entry to Mid Level (Maryland)

Fort Meade, Maryland, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid Level

$86K/yr - $152K/yr

0+ years exp

The National Security Agency (NSA) is seeking Software Engineers to contribute, learn, and grow in various Computer Science focus areas such as Cybersecurity, High Performance Computing, and Machine Learning. The role involves advancing high-impact systems, ensuring the safety of U.S. citizens, and providing critical intelligence.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

NSA is seeking Software Engineers to advance a number of high impact systems and teams. Opportunities change constantly, but recent needs include: large scale platform development (hardware and software, HPC, cloud); accessibility development (508 compliance); AI/ML; complex algorithms and cryptography

As a Software Engineer at NSA, your work makes the world a safer place in countless ways including: saving lives of U.S. and allied soldiers; providing U.S. policy and decision makers with critical, timely intelligence; ensuring the continued safety of U.S. citizens and residents by thwarting foreign adversaries; and defending vital networks

The Agency offers a work/life balance that is hard to beat, with flexible work schedules, generous leave policies, and a number of continuing education programs to help meet your long term career goals

The sheer breadth of technologies supported provides endless opportunity for broadening expertise and leadership growth

Tools and technologies used evolve quickly, with systems and responsibilities spanning the full spectrum. More common tools and areas of interest include: C/C++, Java, cloud computing, Angular, React, Python, PIG Analytics, Pyspark, agile development, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), containers and Docker, Kubernetes, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Linux (VMWare), ElasticSearch, Rust, micro services, Ansible, clusters, digital forensics, incident response, quantum, and so much more

Beyond technical skills, we also need strong critical thinkers, collaborators, independent self-starters, continuous learners and flexible contributors

Qualification

Computer Science DegreeSoftware Development ProcessProgramming LanguagesAdvanced MathematicsC/C++PythonJavaCloud ComputingTeamworkLeadershipInterpersonal Skills

Required

Degree must be in Computer Science (CS) or Software Engineering

Related fields (e.g., Engineering, Mathematics) may be considered relevant if the programs contain, at minimum, a concentration of courses in the following foundational CS areas: algorithms; computer architecture (not network architecture); programming methodologies and languages; data structures; logic and computation; and advanced mathematics (for example, calculus, discrete mathematics)

Relevant experience must be in the software development process (i.e., requirements analysis, software design, implementation, testing, integration, deployment/installation, and maintenance) and programming

ENTRY/DEVELOPMENTAL: Entry is with a Bachelor's degree and no experience. An Associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position

FULL PERFORMANCE: Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience or a Doctoral degree and no experience. An Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position

All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph