Software Engineer: Build Secure Systems & Cloud

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

Job summary

NSA Software Engineers at Fort Meade, MD work across a broad spectrum of computer science domains, from cybersecurity to data analytics and cryptography. You will contribute to high-impact systems supporting national security and decision-makers with timely intelligence. A CS concentration and transcripts are requested for consideration.

The role emphasizes strong programming skills, collaboration, and continuous learning in a fast-evolving tech landscape. U.S.

Qualifications

• Degree concentrated in CS/Software Engineering with foundational CS coursework.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-impact software across CS domains including cyber, HPC, ML/AI and cryptography.
• Contribute to the full software development lifecycle from requirements to deployment.
• Collaborate in an agile environment to deliver secure and reliable systems.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Java

Cloud computing

CI/CD

Linux

Cryptography

Security

Forensics

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or Software Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Linux

ElasticSearch

Job description

NSA Software Engineers at Fort Meade, MD work across a broad spectrum of computer science domains, from cybersecurity to data analytics and cryptography. You will contribute to high-impact systems supporting national security and decision-makers with timely intelligence. A CS concentration and transcripts are requested for consideration.

The role emphasizes strong programming skills, collaboration, and continuous learning in a fast-evolving tech landscape. U.S.