Software Engineer: Build High-Impact Systems & Cloud

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

Job summary

NSA is hiring Software Engineers to advance high-impact systems using COBOL, C/C++, Java, Python, and modern cloud technologies. Fort Meade, MD, offers a dynamic role requiring CS concentration coursework and hands-on software development experience.

Open: 2026-08-10, Close: 2026-08-23. Salary ranges and benefits vary by location; U.S. citizenship and security clearance criteria apply.

Qualifications

• Degree in CS or Software Engineering with foundational CS coursework.
• Experience in software development across full lifecycle and teams.
• Skills in modern tools, cloud, and secure coding practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-impact software across systems and teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and adopt CI/CD practices.
• Contribute to security, performance, and scalable architectures.

Skills

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Java

Python

C/C++

CI/CD

Cloud computing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

GitLab

Linux

Terraform

Job description

NSA is hiring Software Engineers to advance high-impact systems using COBOL, C/C++, Java, Python, and modern cloud technologies. Fort Meade, MD, offers a dynamic role requiring CS concentration coursework and hands-on software development experience.

Open: 2026-08-10, Close: 2026-08-23. Salary ranges and benefits vary by location; U.S. citizenship and security clearance criteria apply.