Senior Software Engineer: High-Impact Systems & Cloud

CNSS • National Security Systems; Crofton (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

National Security Agency (NSA) in Fort Meade, MD seeks experienced Software Engineers to advance high-impact systems. Roles span COBOL, C/C++, Java, cloud, containers, and security-focused development with CI/CD and agile practices.

We require transcripts and a CS concentration; open at multiple levels with GS pay bands. Candidates should have degrees in CS or Software Engineering and experience across requirements, design, and deployment in a secure environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in CS or Software Engineering with concentration in core CS areas.
• Software development experience across full lifecycle (requirements to maintenance).
• Knowledge of cryptography, security standards (NIST/ISO).

Responsibilities

• Develop high-impact software for NSA systems and teams.
• Engage with CI/CD pipelines, containers, and cloud services.
• Contribute to secure software practices and incident response readiness.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Java

Cloud computing

Kubernetes

Docker

AWS

Linux

Cryptography

Security

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or Software Engineering

Master's degree in CS/Software Engineering

Doctoral degree (relevant)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Linux

SIEM

Job description

National Security Agency (NSA) in Fort Meade, MD seeks experienced Software Engineers to advance high-impact systems. Roles span COBOL, C/C++, Java, cloud, containers, and security-focused development with CI/CD and agile practices.

We require transcripts and a CS concentration; open at multiple levels with GS pay bands. Candidates should have degrees in CS or Software Engineering and experience across requirements, design, and deployment in a secure environment.