Senior Computer Systems Architect: Secure Cloud & AI

Intelligence Careers; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

National Security Agency (NSA) seeks a Computer Systems Architect at mid to experienced level for MD and TX postings. Responsibilities cover architecture modernization, data modeling, security compliance, and cross-domain integrations across EMS, EIA, and ACS areas.

Strong CS background and coding proficiency required. The role includes technical leadership, collaboration with enterprise teams, and alignment with federal IT governance.

Qualifications

• Degree must be in Computer Science with related CS coursework (algorithms, data structures, software engineering).
• Relevant experience across design, development, testing, deployment and maintenance of computer/information systems.
• Experience in security, risk assessment, and compliance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize computer systems architectures for NSA enterprise computing.
• Evaluate emerging technologies to improve performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Innovative solutions

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

C/C++/Java

Python

UNIX/Linux

Databases

Virtualization

Cloud architecture

Security architectures

Job description

National Security Agency (NSA) seeks a Computer Systems Architect at mid to experienced level for MD and TX postings. Responsibilities cover architecture modernization, data modeling, security compliance, and cross-domain integrations across EMS, EIA, and ACS areas.

Strong CS background and coding proficiency required. The role includes technical leadership, collaboration with enterprise teams, and alignment with federal IT governance.