Senior Software Engineer - High-Impact Systems

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

Job summary

NSA is seeking experienced Software Engineers to advance high-impact systems. The roles involve working with COBOL, C/C++, Java, cloud services, containers, and diverse tools. Minimum qualifications require a CS concentration and a degree, with strong software development experience and security awareness.

The position supports full-time work at NSA with standard benefits and security clearances. Candidates should demonstrate critical thinking, collaboration, and independent initiative, with a

Qualifications

• Degree in CS or Software Engineering with CS course concentration
• Experience in software development process and programming
• Knowledge of security standards (NIST, ISO 27001 and OWASP)

Responsibilities

• Develop high-impact software for NSA systems
• Contribute to full software development lifecycle including CI/CD

Skills

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Independent self-starter

Continuous learner

Flexible contributor

Teamwork

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Intelligence Community experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or Software Engineering

Tools

Docker

AWS

GitLab

Relational & non-relational databases

Java

C/C++

Python

TLS/SSL knowledge

HSMs

Kubernetes

SIEM

OWASP guidelines

Job description

NSA is seeking experienced Software Engineers to advance high-impact systems. The roles involve working with COBOL, C/C++, Java, cloud services, containers, and diverse tools. Minimum qualifications require a CS concentration and a degree, with strong software development experience and security awareness.

The position supports full-time work at NSA with standard benefits and security clearances. Candidates should demonstrate critical thinking, collaboration, and independent initiative, with a