Software Engineer - Cryptography & Secure Systems

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

Job summary

NSA is seeking experienced Software Engineers to advance high-impact systems. The role spans cybersecurity, HPC, ML/AI, cryptography, and large-scale platform development. You will work on a broad tech spectrum and protect national interests while growing technically and professionally.

Minimum qualifications include a CS/Software Eng degree with foundational CS coursework, and strong software development experience across the lifecycle. Roles require U.S.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering with foundational CS coursework.
• Experience in the software development lifecycle and programming.
• Strong problem solving and collaboration skills.
• U.S. citizenship required and security eligibility may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop software across domains including cybersecurity and HPC.
• Participate in full software lifecycle from requirements to maintenance.
• Contribute to cloud, data analytics, ML/AI projects.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver high-impact systems.

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Linux

CI/CD

Job description

NSA is seeking experienced Software Engineers to advance high-impact systems. The role spans cybersecurity, HPC, ML/AI, cryptography, and large-scale platform development. You will work on a broad tech spectrum and protect national interests while growing technically and professionally.

Minimum qualifications include a CS/Software Eng degree with foundational CS coursework, and strong software development experience across the lifecycle. Roles require U.S.