Impactful Software Engineer - Cyber & Cloud

CNSS • National Security Systems; Mitchellville (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

National Security Agency (NSA) in Fort Meade, MD seeks Software Engineers to advance high-impact systems. You will work across languages and platforms including COBOL, C/C++, Java, Python, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and security-focused tooling while contributing to forensics, incident response, and quantum research areas.

The role requires a CS/Software Engineering degree with foundational CS coursework and offers a competitive salary, full benefits, and a DCIPS trial period. U.S.

Qualifications

• Degree in CS or Software Engineering with foundational CS coursework.
• Relevant experience in software development processes and languages.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain necessary clearances.

Responsibilities

• Advance high-impact software systems across multiple tools and platforms.
• Participate in CI/CD, containerization, cloud computing, and security-focused work.
• Collaborate with teams, self-start, and continually learn new technologies.
• Contribute to forensics, incident response, and quantum research efforts.

Skills

Advanced mathematics

Data structures & algorithms

C/C++

Python

Java

CI/CD

Security fundamentals

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in CS or Software Eng

Foundational CS coursework

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GitLab

Databases

Job description

National Security Agency (NSA) in Fort Meade, MD seeks Software Engineers to advance high-impact systems. You will work across languages and platforms including COBOL, C/C++, Java, Python, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and security-focused tooling while contributing to forensics, incident response, and quantum research areas.

The role requires a CS/Software Engineering degree with foundational CS coursework and offers a competitive salary, full benefits, and a DCIPS trial period. U.S.