Senior Computer Systems Architect — Secure, Emerging Tech

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

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,