Senior Software Engineer – Build High-Impact Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

CNSS • National Security Systems is seeking experienced Software Engineers to advance high-impact systems and teams at NSA-level scale. Technologies span COBOL, C/C++, Java, Python, cloud, containers and Kubernetes, AWS, Linux, and security-focused platforms.

Strong critical thinking and collaboration are essential as you contribute across the lifecycle and continually learn. Please upload transcripts from all schools attended; minimum CS concentration is required.

Qualifications

• Degree must be in Computer Science (CS) or Software Engineering and show foundational CS coursework (algorithms, data structures, programming languages).
• Relevant experience in the software development lifecycle (requirements, design, implementation, testing, deployment, maintenance).
• Minimum education/experience: Bachelor's +3 years or Master's +1 year; senior levels available.

Responsibilities

• Advance high-impact software systems and teams across a broad technology spectrum.
• Contribute to full software lifecycle using modern tools and CI/CD.
• Engage in digital forensics, incident response, and high-security computing as part of NSA-related work.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Java

Docker

AWS

Kubernetes

Cryptography

Security concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Advanced degree related field

Tools

GitLab

Job description

CNSS • National Security Systems is seeking experienced Software Engineers to advance high-impact systems and teams at NSA-level scale. Technologies span COBOL, C/C++, Java, Python, cloud, containers and Kubernetes, AWS, Linux, and security-focused platforms.

Strong critical thinking and collaboration are essential as you contribute across the lifecycle and continually learn. Please upload transcripts from all schools attended; minimum CS concentration is required.