Computer Systems Architect - Entry Level (Texas)

CNSS • National Security Systems; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NSA is seeking an Entry/Developmental Computer Scientist to contribute to modernization of IT architecture and secure information systems. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies to support national security projects, collaborating with experts across technical teams.

Ideal candidates hold a CS degree with foundational CS coursework and can demonstrate problem-solving, teamwork, and a drive for continual learning in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with concentration in algorithms, data structures, programming languages.
• Experience in the design/development of computer/information systems across lifecycle (requirements, design, implementation, testing, deployment, maintenance).
• Completion of JCAC or related military training counts towards experience.

Responsibilities

• Modernize IT architecture through analysis of research and changing project requirements.
• Integrate industry trends, emerging technologies, and new vendor features.
• Collaborate with technical and application teams to identify and recommend technical solutions.
• Produce compliance results for established project requirements and IT architecture.
• Define and analyze data requirements, map legacy data to logical/physical models.
• Propose standard information transport methods between IT systems and corporate databases.
• Perform architectural alignment of data models across environments.

Skills

C/C++ programming languages

Java

Python

Unix/Linux

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Puppet

Ansible

Node.js

Spark

Bash

Ruby

Job description

If you have background in computer science and a passion for working with emerging technology and driving IT projects, join our team at NSA. Our experts work on cutting-edge innovations that solve complex problems affecting national security.

• Please upload a copy of your transcripts from all schools attended prior to applying for this position. Unofficial transcripts are fine at this stage. The minimum qualifications for this position require a degree that demonstrates a concentration of Computer Science (CS) courses in foundational CS areas.** The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.

Degree must be in Computer Science (CS). Related fields (e.g., Engineering, Mathematics, Information Technology, Information Systems) 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 design/development of computer or information systems and include engineering hardware and/or software over their lifecycle (i.e., requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, integration, deployment/installation, and maintenance), programming, computer systems research, reverse engineering, and/or computer/network security. Completion of military training in a relevant area such as JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis course) will be considered towards the relevant experience requirement (i.e., 24-week JCAC course will count as 6 months of experience).

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. Computer Systems Architects At NSA Use Commercial And Government-developed Hardware, Software, Networking, And Security Products To

• Modernize IT architecture through analysis of research and introducing changes based on evolving project requirements
• Integrate industry trends, emerging technologies and standards, and new vendor features
• Collaborate with experts in technical and application teams to identify, evaluate, and recommend technical solutions to support project requirements
• Produce compliance results for established project requirements and IT architecture
• Define and analyze data requirements, mapping legacy data stores and formats to logical and physical data models
• Propose standard ways for information transport between IT systems and stored within corporate knowledge databases
• Perform architectural alignment of the enterprise logical data model and physical data models

This position will involve significant System Administration work.

• Please upload a copy of your transcripts from all schools attended prior to applying for this position. Unofficial transcripts are fine at this stage. The minimum qualifications for this position require a degree that demonstrates a concentration of Computer Science (CS) courses in foundational CS areas.** The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a desire for continual learning and strong problem-solving, analytic, and interpersonal skills who is able to:
• Work in a team environment
• Adapt to change
• Provide innovative solutions
• Communicate effectively
• Use resources effectively and efficiently, orchestrating multiple activities simultaneously
• Derive and develop requirements from customer interaction and needs

The ideal candidate will also reflect specialized skill and experience in one or more of the following:

• System administration in any operating system, with a preference in Unix/Linux.
• Programming and scripting experience (e.g., C, C++, Java, Assembly, Python, Perl, Ruby, Bash, Node.js, Spark, Puppet, SALT, Ansible)
• Network protocols and hardware
• Virtualization fundamentals
• Cloud architecture
• Security architectures and appliances
• High Performance Computing (HPC) or large data center systems
• Ability to create and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs)