Software Engineer - Build High-Impact, Cloud-Centric Systems

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

Job summary

NSA is seeking experienced Software Engineers to advance high-impact systems at Fort George G. Meade Complex, MD, with a broad range of technologies including COBOL, C/C++, Java, cloud, Python, and microservices. The role emphasizes rigorous CS foundations and the ability to collaborate across teams on critical national security projects.

Minimum qualifications call for a CS/Software Engineering degree. Opportunities span CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms, with competitive pay and

Qualifications

• Degree in CS or Software Engineering with foundational CS coursework.
• Experience across the software development lifecycle from requirements to maintenance.
• Qualified candidates may have advanced math or security focus experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-impact software across domains using COBOL, C/C++, Java, Python.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, containers, AWS, and cloud-native services.

Skills

Strong mathematics

Data structures

Algorithms

C/C++

Python

Java

Security fundamentals

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

CS or Software Engineering degree

Tools

Docker

AWS

GitLab

Kubernetes

Elasticsearch

Job description

NSA is seeking experienced Software Engineers to advance high-impact systems at Fort George G. Meade Complex, MD, with a broad range of technologies including COBOL, C/C++, Java, cloud, Python, and microservices. The role emphasizes rigorous CS foundations and the ability to collaborate across teams on critical national security projects.

Minimum qualifications call for a CS/Software Engineering degree. Opportunities span CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms, with competitive pay and