Computer Systems Architect - Experienced Level (Utah)

National Security Agency/Central Security Service; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

National Security Agency/Central Security Service in Draper, Utah seeks a highly capable computer science professional to contribute to the design and development of information systems supporting national security. The role emphasizes hands-on engineering across the software lifecycle, from requirements analysis to deployment and maintenance, with a focus on secure computing practices.

Candidates should hold a CS degree with strong foundations in algorithms, data structures, and programming,

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science with foundational CS areas: algorithms, computer architecture, programming methodologies and languages, data structures, logic and computation, advanced mathematics.
• Experience includes design/development of computer or information systems with hardware/software lifecycle, programming, systems research, reverse engineering, or computer/network security.
• JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis Course) training counts toward relevant experience.

Skills

Programming

Reverse engineering

Security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

Associate's degree

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). SENIOR Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience or a Doctoral degree and 2 years of relevant experience. An Associate's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.