Software Engineer: Build High-Impact Secure Systems

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

Job summary

NSA, Fort George G. Meade Complex, MD, seeks experienced Software Engineers to advance high‑impact systems across CS domains including cybersecurity, HPC, ML/AI, cryptography and large‑scale platforms.

Candidates must have a CS concentration, and transcripts must be uploaded. This full‑time role follows a day schedule with a DCIPS trial period; U.S. citizenship and security requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Degree must be in Computer Science (CS) or Software Engineering with foundational CS coursework.
• Experience in the software development process (requirements, design, implementation, testing, deployment, maintenance).
• Entry: Bachelor's +3 yrs or Master's +1 yr; Senior: Bachelor's +6 yrs or Master's +4 yrs; Associate path considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop and advance high-impact systems across CS domains.
• Contribute to cybersecurity, data analytics, ML/AI, cryptography, and large-scale platforms.
• Collaborate in cross-functional teams using Agile, CI/CD, and cloud-native technologies.
• Maintain documentation, support integration, and ensure system reliability and security.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Java

Cloud computing

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Linux

Security

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in CS/Software Eng

Tools

AWS

Job description

NSA, Fort George G. Meade Complex, MD, seeks experienced Software Engineers to advance high‑impact systems across CS domains including cybersecurity, HPC, ML/AI, cryptography and large‑scale platforms.

Candidates must have a CS concentration, and transcripts must be uploaded. This full‑time role follows a day schedule with a DCIPS trial period; U.S. citizenship and security requirements apply.