Senior Software Engineer: High-Impact Systems & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

NSA is seeking experienced Software Engineers to advance high-impact systems and teams across the software lifecycle. The role involves working with COBOL, C/C++, Java, cloud computing, Python, and CI/CD, with emphasis on secure, scalable solutions for national security.

Candidates should possess a CS concentration and strong analytical, collaboration, and self-starting skills. You will join a multidimensional technical environment at Fort Meade, MD, contributing to critical mission

Qualifications

• Degree must be in CS or Software Engineering with CS concentration.
• Experience across the software development lifecycle and programming.
• Related fields with CS coursework may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Advance high-impact systems and teams across the software spectrum.
• Contribute to CI/CD, containers and cloud platforms.
• Engage in broad collaboration, independent work and continuous learning.

Skills

Advanced mathematics

Data structures & algorithms

C/C++

Python

Java

Security principles

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Master's or Doctoral degree preferred

Tools

Docker

AWS

GitLab

Security tooling (SIEM)

Cryptography basics

Job description

NSA is seeking experienced Software Engineers to advance high-impact systems and teams across the software lifecycle. The role involves working with COBOL, C/C++, Java, cloud computing, Python, and CI/CD, with emphasis on secure, scalable solutions for national security.

Candidates should possess a CS concentration and strong analytical, collaboration, and self-starting skills. You will join a multidimensional technical environment at Fort Meade, MD, contributing to critical mission