Software Engineer: Build High-Impact Systems & Cloud

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

DCIPS trial period

Job summary

National Security Agency (NSA) invites experienced Software Engineers to advance high-impact systems at Fort Meade, MD. The role spans COBOL to modern cloud stacks, emphasizing secure, scalable software and collaboration across teams.

Required is a CS/Software Eng degree with foundational CS coursework; seniority varies by experience, with a strong emphasis on problem solving and continuous learning in a fast-paced government environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in CS or Software Engineering with foundational CS coursework.
• Relevant experience in software development lifecycle including design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Strong knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for high-impact NSA systems across diverse stacks.
• Contribute to CI/CD, cloud, containers, and modern tooling in Agile environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and maintain secure, reliable code.

Skills

Strong problem solving

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Independent learner

Security-focused mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Eng

Tools

Docker

AWS

GitLab

CI/CD pipelines

Linux

Job description

National Security Agency (NSA) invites experienced Software Engineers to advance high-impact systems at Fort Meade, MD. The role spans COBOL to modern cloud stacks, emphasizing secure, scalable software and collaboration across teams.

Required is a CS/Software Eng degree with foundational CS coursework; seniority varies by experience, with a strong emphasis on problem solving and continuous learning in a fast-paced government environment.