Computer Systems Architect - Experienced Level (Utah)

US National Security Agency/Central Security Service; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The US National Security Agency/Central Security Service in Utah seeks a senior CS professional to lead the design and development of complex computer and information systems, applying rigorous engineering across the full lifecycle to support national security objectives. Qualifications include a CS degree with extensive lifecycle experience; advanced degrees are valued.

Military training such as JCAC may be counted toward experience, and the role emphasizes strong algorithms, data structures,

Qualifications

• Degree must be in Computer Science (CS).
• Relevant experience includes design/development of computer or information systems across their lifecycle (requirements, design, implementation, testing, integration, deployment/installation, maintenance).
• Completion of JCAC or similar military training may be counted toward experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of computer/information systems across full lifecycle.
• Apply engineering and security practices to ensure robust system delivery.

Skills

Algorithms

Data structures

Programming languages

Computer architecture

Software lifecycle

Security focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in CS or related field

Doctoral degree in CS

Associate's degree + 8 years relevant 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).

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.