Global Network Systems Architect

US National Security Agency/Central Security Service; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Security Agency in Fort Meade seeks results-driven networking professionals to design, develop, deploy, sustain and monitor state-of-the-art networks (WAN, CAN, LAN, DCN and Satellite links) deployed across NSA worldwide. Relevant experience includes network or system administration, information assurance, cyber analysis, penetration testing or vulnerability analysis.

Entry is with an Associate's degree plus 2 years, or a Bachelor's degree with no experience; higher degrees offer

Qualifications

• Entry is with an Associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience; or a Bachelor's degree and no experience.
• Full Performance: Bachelor's + 3 years, Master's + 1 year, or Doctoral + 0 years; or other combinations listed.
• Military training (JCAC, UCT, NWBC/INWT, Cyber Defense Operations) counted towards experience.
• Certifications can count for up to one year of experience (e.g., Security+, CISCO CCNA, Network+ or CISSP).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deploy, sustain and monitor state-of-the-art network solutions.
• Work on NSA-wide networks (WAN, CAN, LAN, DCN, Satellite).
• Collaborate across organizations or agencies to meet requirements.

Skills

Network admin

Cyber analysis

Penetration testing

Security analysis

Vulnerability analysis

Systems engineering

Forensics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

18 semester hours of military coursework

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

Job description

The National Security Agency in Fort Meade seeks results-driven networking professionals to design, develop, deploy, sustain and monitor state-of-the-art networks (WAN, CAN, LAN, DCN and Satellite links) deployed across NSA worldwide. Relevant experience includes network or system administration, information assurance, cyber analysis, penetration testing or vulnerability analysis.

Entry is with an Associate's degree plus 2 years, or a Bachelor's degree with no experience; higher degrees offer