Computer Systems Architect - Entry Level (Texas)

National Security Agency/Central Security Service; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 1 - 2; Full time

Job summary

National Security Agency/Central Security Service seeks candidates with a computer science background to work on emerging technology and IT projects impacting national security.

Qualifications require a CS degree and experience in design/development of computer/information systems across their lifecycle; military training such as JCAC counts toward relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Must have degree in Computer Science or related field with concentration in CS foundations such as algorithms, data structures, programming methods and languages.
• Relevant experience in design/development of computer or information systems across lifecycle including engineering hardware/software.
• Military training in JCAC or similar will count toward experience.
• Entry level requires Bachelor's with no experience; alternate path with Associate's degree and related experience may be considered.

Skills

Algorithms

Computer architecture

Programming languages

Data structures

Logic & computation

Advanced mathematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS

Associate's degree + 2 years experience

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.

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.