Software Engineer — Build High-Impact, Cloud‑Driven Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

NSA seeks experienced Software Engineers to advance high-impact systems across diverse domains. You will work with technologies from COBOL to Python, cloud services, containers, and CI/CD to deliver secure, scalable solutions.

Minimum qualifications include a CS concentration and a relevant degree, with opportunities across junior to senior levels within the NSA. Fort Meade, MD, with a full-time schedule and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree in CS or Software Engineering with foundational CS course concentration.
• Experience in software development lifecycle: requirements, design, implementation, testing, deployment, maintenance.
• Entry to senior levels depending on education and years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-impact software systems across multiple domains.
• Work with diverse technologies (COBOL, C/C++, Java, Python, cloud, data tools).
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, containers, and modern software practices.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Java

Cloud computing

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Linux

Security

Cryptography

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Engineering

Tools

AWS

GitLab

Docker

Kubernetes

Elasticsearch

Job description

NSA seeks experienced Software Engineers to advance high-impact systems across diverse domains. You will work with technologies from COBOL to Python, cloud services, containers, and CI/CD to deliver secure, scalable solutions.

Minimum qualifications include a CS concentration and a relevant degree, with opportunities across junior to senior levels within the NSA. Fort Meade, MD, with a full-time schedule and competitive benefits.