Software Engineer Mid to Experienced Level (Maryland)
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Job Location:
Fort Meade, MD - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 105262 - 192764
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
As a Software Engineer NSA has opportunities for you to contribute learn and grow in virtually any Computer Science focus area including: Cybersecurity High Performance Computing (HPC) Quantum Computing Research Data Analytics Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence (ML/AI) Cryptology/Cryptography and countless others. If it is considered Computer Science chances are good we have at least one team focused on it.
NSA is seeking experienced Software Engineers to advance a number of high impact systems and teams. Opportunities change constantly but recent needs include: large scale platform development (hardware and software HPC cloud); accessibility development (508 compliance); AI/ML; complex algorithms and cryptography.
As a Software Engineer at NSA your work makes the world a safer place in countless ways including: saving lives of U.S. and allied soldiers; providing U.S. policy and decision makers with critical timely intelligence; ensuring the continued safety of U.S. citizens and residents by thwarting foreign adversaries; and defending vital networks.
The Agency offers a work/life balance that is hard to beat with flexible work schedules generous leave policies and a number of continuing education programs to help meet your long term career goals. The sheer breadth of technologies supported provides endless opportunity for broadening expertise and leadership growth.
Tools and technologies used evolve quickly with systems and responsibilities spanning the full spectrum. More common tools and areas of interest include: COBOL C/C Java cloud computing Angular React Python PIG Analytics Pyspark agile development continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) containers and Docker Kubernetes Amazon Web Services (AWS) Linux (VMWare) ElasticSearch Rust micro services Ansible clusters digital forensics incident response quantum and so much more.
Beyond technical skills we also need strong critical thinkers collaborators independent self-starters continuous learners and flexible contributors. We look forward to hearing from you - what excites you and where you think you can make the most impact.
Please attach a copy of your transcripts from all schools attended before applying for this position. Providing a copy of your transcripts is especially critical since the minimum qualifications for this position require a degree that demonstrates a concentration of Computer Science (CS) courses in foundational CS areas.
Conditions of employment
- All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.
Qualifications
FULL PERFORMANCE
Entry is with a Bachelors degree plus 3 years of relevant experience or a Masters degree plus 1 year of relevant experience or a Doctoral degree and no experience. An Associates degree plus 5 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.
SENIOR Entry is with a Bachelors degree plus 6 years of relevant experience or a Masters degree plus 4 years of relevant experience or a Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience. An Associates degree plus 8 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.
Education
The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.
Degree must be in Computer Science (CS) or Software Engineering. Related fields (e.g. Engineering Mathematics) may be considered relevant if the programs contain at minimum a concentration of courses in the following foundational CS areas: algorithms; computer architecture (not network architecture); programming methodologies and languages; data structures; logic and computation; and advanced mathematics (for example calculus discrete mathematics).
Relevant experience must be in the software development process (i.e. requirements analysis software design implementation testing integration deployment/installation and maintenance) and programming.
Additional information
Pay: Salary offers are based on candidates education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position.
Salary Range: $105262 - $192764 (Full Performance Senior)
Salary range varies by location work level and relevant experience to the position.
Training will be provided based on the selectees needs and experience.
Benefits: NSA offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Work Schedule: This is a full-time position Monday - Friday with basic 8hr/day work requirement between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (flexible).
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Spring
- .NET
- C/C++
- Go
- React
- OOP
- C#
- Data Structures
- JavaScript
- Software Development
- Java
- Distributed Systems
