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Data Engineer / Data Scientist - Entry to Expert Level (Maryland, Hawaii & Colorado Locations)

National Security Agency Fort Meade, MD, USA

At NSA Data Science is a broad field, and a team effort, spanning all the expertise needed to derive value from data. As a Data Scientist specializing in Data Engineering, you will help devise and implement data systems that keep NSA at the cutting edge of intelligence gathering and reporting, with all the high-functioning supporting processes that it requires. Responsibilities include: - Working with mission owners to design, develop, and deploy new architectures for ML and automation applications such as ELT functions, HPC/compute infrastructure, AWS/Azure solutions, database solutions, and optimization of DevOps procedures - Leveraging skills in modern data architecture, cloud engineering, data transformation, and management of structured and unstructured data sources - Supporting and enhancing data architectures and data pipelines, and defining database schemas (Graph DB, SQL, NoSQL) to support algorithm scalability and deployment based on organizational priorities and...

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Signals Analyst Development Program (SADP) - Entry to Mid Level (MD)

National Security Agency Fort Meade, MD, USA

With the rapid evolution of signals technology, the NSA must maintain and develop a highly talented and diverse workforce of Signals Analysts who are a vital part in maintaining our technical capabilities to produce signals intelligence. The selected individual will be required to complete the Signals Analysis Development Program as a precursor for assignment to a technical mission office at NSA. The NSA/CSS Signals Analysis Development Program (SADP) is a three-year development program of intensive, structured, formal training courses and diverse work assignments designed to produce professional signals analysts. Signals Analysts analyze signals from various sources including: foreign communications, radar, and other electronic systems. The selected individual will apply their base-knowledge in mathematics, computer engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or physics to exploit advanced signals data to aid Department of Defense initiatives to protect U.S. forces...

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Computer Systems Architect - Entry to Expert Level (Hawaii, Texas, Georgia, Utah, & Maryland Locations)

National Security Agency Fort Meade, MD, USA

Computer Systems Architects at NSA use commercial and government developed hardware, software, networking, and security products to: - drive information technology projects - produce compliance results for established project requirements and IT architecture - modernize IT architecture through analysis of research and introducing changes based on evolving project requirements - integrate industry trends, emerging technologies and standards, and new vendor features - collaborate with experts in technical and application teams to identify, evaluate, and recommend technical solutions to support project requirements - define and analyze data requirements, mapping legacy data stores and formats to logical and physical data models - propose standard ways for information transport between IT systems and stored within corporate knowledge databases - perform architectural alignment of the enterprise logical data model and physical data models NSA is in search of Computer Science...

Forensic Analyst - Mid to Experienced Level (Maryland)

National Security Agency Fort Meade, MD, USA

Forensic Analysts exploit captured digital media and/or investigate security incidents in order to derive useful intelligence and/or enable mitigation of network vulnerabilities. Forensic Analysts play a vital role at NSA by performing the following tasks involving computer networks owned by the Department of Defense and/or Intelligence Community agencies: - Exploiting, fusing, and using data and data sources - Collecting and analyzing intrusion artifacts (source code, malware, Trojans, system images) to determine mitigations for cybersecurity incidents - Leading investigations of potential cybersecurity incidents - Conducting post-incident analysis to determine root causes, monitor the effectiveness of mitigations, and reassess vulnerabilities to related threats - Coordinating assessment of current infrastructure to determine if there is potential for similar incidents within the infrastructure and, when necessary, manage actions to mitigate as a preventative measure NSA is...

User Experience (UX) Designer - Experienced (Maryland, Texas)

National Security Agency Fort Meade, MD, USA

**PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR PORTFOLIO URL IN THE COVER LETTER SECTION FOR FULL CONSIDERATION OF THIS POSITION** As a User Experience Designer/Researcher, you will support the strategy and design for next generation analysis tools for the Intelligence Community. Join us to work at the forefront of product development in an organization that's focused on promoting consistent processes and practices across the Agency in the areas of user experience engineering, systems engineering, operational engineering and support, and customer outreach. As a User Experience Designer/Researcher, you will be charged with blending both technical expertise and mission knowledge in providing design support for a breadth of analytic and engagement tools. Responsibilities may include: - Design user experiences for new and existing web and other framework-based applications from concept to completion - Design workflows and experiences that are intuitive, effective, and accessible - Apply...

Cryptanalysis Development Program (CADP) - Entry to Experienced Level (MD Location)

National Security Agency Fort Meade, MD, USA

The NSA must maintain and develop a highly talented and diverse workforce. The NSA/CSS Cryptanalysis Development Program (CADP) is designed to produce professional cryptanalysts through an intensive, structured program of formal training courses and diverse work assignments. The CADP is a three-year development program where participants complete five (5) tours of duty in cryptanalytic offices, attend seven (7) required courses, and choose at least three (3) elective courses. After completion, they are then placed in a technical mission office to use their cryptanalytic skills. Cryptanalysts at the NSA monitor and detect problems in data flow or collection to ensure collection quality. They analyze garbled intercepts by using processing skills and techniques, conduct analysis of signals and/or cryptographic data, and use that knowledge to diagnose and exploit encrypted material. They also debug and test software programs. The selected individual will work in a dynamic...

Mechanical Engineer - Facilities - Entry to Experienced Level (MD)

National Security Agency Fort Meade, MD, USA

Be a part of our mission to protect the national security of the United States, and have a direct impact to enable success in Agency operations. As a Facilities Engineer - Mechanical, you will have the opportunity to work directly with mission customers to validate the requirements and unique needs to provide reliable technical solutions. With the ever-changing industry and increase of technology complexities to accommodate our workforce, NSA's Installation & Logistics organization needs motivated Mechanical Engineers to provide facilities design expertise, guidance, and support to the development and implementation of facilities solutions that enable capabilities that align with mission driven priorities. As a Mechanical Engineer at NSA, responsibilities may include: - Prepare design and construction cost estimates. - Development of designs for new and renovated facilities. - Prepare engineering technical reports, specifications, and drawings - Provide construction...

Electrical Engineer - Facilities - Mid to Experienced Level (MD)

National Security Agency Fort Meade, MD, USA

Be a part of our mission to protect the national security of the United States, and have a direct impact to enable success in Agency operations. As a Facilities Electrical Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work directly with mission customers to validate the requirements and unique needs to provide reliable technical solutions. With the ever-changing industry and increase of technology complexities to accommodate our workforce, NSA's Installation & Logistics organization needs motivated Electrical Engineers to provide facilities design expertise, guidance, and support to the development and implementation of facilities solutions that enable capabilities that align with mission driven priorities. Additionally, the Installations & Logistics organization is seeking Electrical Engineers with a focus or specialty in control and monitoring of electrical systems. Candidates with this specialty should be knowledgeable about or interested in learning about Supervisory...

Psychology Practicum Program for Doctoral Level Students

National Security Agency Fort Meade, MD, USA

About the Practicum Program The Employee Assistance Services (EAS) is the psychological treatment division of the National Security Agency (NSA). It offers clinical services to all employees and their spouses. EAS is an ideal setting for practicum students to gain relevant experience working with a wide variety of presenting concerns and a broad range of diagnoses. The EAS clientele also offers the opportunity to work with diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. The 9-12 month practicum placement is designed for three doctoral students in psychology who are interested in developing their clinical skills and building their knowledge base. The practical application of this knowledge is in the treatment of a diverse workforce within the federal government's Intelligence Community. The 9-12 month practicum placement requires approximately 16-20 hours per week, dependent on the practicum students' interests and the requirements of their respective graduate program (this...

Corporate Policy Officer/Communications Security - Experienced Level (Maryland)

National Security Agency Fort Meade, MD, USA

COMSEC Auditor Corporate Policy Officer responsibilities: - Researching and developing policies that guide behavior and support mission objectives - Interpreting, reviewing, and coordinating Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), and National policies affecting COMSEC activities - Recommending official NSA positions on policies to senior leadership - Advocating, promoting, and coordinating NSA policy positions with counterparts as required in the IC, DoD, other Executive Branch agencies, and others - A comprehensive understanding of national and NSA Central Office of Record level policies. - Coordination of logistics and administrative items. - Provide policy expertise to 1700 NSA Central Office of Record COMSEC accounts - Traveling the US and overseas, to perform COMSEC audits - Must be able to travel in the US and overseas for approximately 8 weeks per year - Conduct audits to ensure COMSEC accounts are compliant with national and NSA policies -...

Facilities Project Manager - Experienced Level (MD location)

National Security Agency Fort Meade, MD, USA

The National Security Agency is currently seeking highly motivated Project Managers (PMs) to join its Facilities Project Management Group in Maryland. The project manager will provide "cradle to grave" project management oversight for all related activities that support the completion of a specified project effort. The project manager will make quick decisions, work independently in a fast paced, challenging environment and be able to lead the project team through the project execution process. This will include, but not be limited to, scope development, design reviews, some construction inspection, coordination of systems and coordination of the installation of the communications systems, final walkout and acceptance of the project, and closing out the project. The PM shall have the total financial responsibility for all support activities and ensure that each respective activity maintains the schedule plan for each project effort. The PM will also maintain accurate...

Industrial Control System Specialist - Entry to Experienced Level (MD Location)

National Security Agency Fort Meade, MD, USA

The National Security Agency (NSA) currently has opportunities for highly motivated Industrial Control System (ICS) Specialists/Engineers to provide expertise in the design, construction, commissioning, and operation of new and renovated electrical and mechanical infrastructure. This position has two areas of focus, one within Design and Engineering (D&E) and the other with Operations and Maintenance (O&M). As an ICS Specialist/Engineer within D&E, you will work closely with multidisciplinary teams encompassing project managers, stakeholders, and contractors throughout the entirety of the project life-cycle, including close coordination with O&M. You will also be responsible for the development and review of designs, specifications, technical reports, and cost estimates for power monitoring and control of electrical and mechanical infrastructure, energy management monitoring, and ICS cybersecurity. As an ICS Specialist/Engineer within O&M, you will work...

AI Human Factors Specialist / Data Scientist - Entry to Expert Level (Maryland, Hawaii & Colorado Locations)

National Security Agency Fort Meade, MD, USA

At NSA Data Science is a broad field, and a team effort, spanning all the expertise needed to derive value from data. As a Data Scientist specializing in AI Human Factors, you will design, monitor, and improve human-machine teaming to keep NSA at the cutting edge of intelligence gathering and reporting, with all the high-functioning supporting processes that it requires. Responsibilities include: - Contributing to organizational strategies for identifying and managing the risks of deploying AI applications for developers and end-users, especially pertaining to user experience and human factors - Leading or contributing to a team of designers, fostering best practices in process and methodology, and delivering against mission key performance indicators and needs - Leading or contributing to UX efforts within your cross-functional team, including design sprints, ideation sessions, strategy, planning, participating in delivery and presenting effectively to stakeholders - Using...

Former Intelligence Community (IC) Professionals

National Security Agency Fort Meade, MD, USA

The National Security Agency employs a diverse workforce that plays a critical role in protecting our nation's security every day. The NSA is seeking individuals with relevant Intelligence Community (IC) experience to support our mission. Applicants to this advertisement will be considered against the two skill areas that they chose in the screening questions and will be required to meet all applicable minimum qualifications. To determine the minimum qualifications associated with a particular vacancy, please review the relevant vacancy announcement. Retired Federal government employees are encouraged to apply directly to the Retired Federal Government Employees job posting 1194674 so that we can consider your application as a reemployed annuitant. In addition, we suggest you contact the Office of Personnel Management should you have any questions regarding the impact of reemployment on your current benefits as a federal retiree. Have you worked in the IC as a civilian employee...

Systems Engineer - Entry to Expert Level (CO, MD, TX, UT)

National Security Agency Fort Meade, MD, USA

With ever-accelerating technological advances and growing system complexity, a diverse and inclusive professional workforce of Systems Engineers builds, integrates, and optimizes complex systems and services. World-class technical professionals solve challenging systems engineering problems with unprecedented speed and scale utilizing innovative solutions. Systems engineers perform trade studies to generate and translate conceptual designs into technical specifications, participate in the evaluation of prototype hardware systems and software solutions, and integrate into the current architecture. Backgrounds such as Cybersecurity, SIGINT, hybrid-cloud, machine learning (ML), artificial intelligence (AI), integrated network architecture, information technology infrastructure and hybrid-communications all have a place in the spectrum of implementations ranging from commercial/government off-the-self solutions to the development of new and unique technologies. SENIOR SYSTEMS...

Senior Technical Leader / Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Technical Leader - Experienced Level (CO, GA, MD, TX, UT)

National Security Agency Fort Meade, MD, USA

Representing the breadth of professional and personal diversity, NSA STEM Technical Leaders bring vision, innovation, and passion for solving unique problems that protect our Nation daily. These leaders have experience with advanced technologies, collaboration, and moving ideas from requirements to implementation. In the government and in today's ever changing technology environment ' STEM Technical Leaders (STEMT TLs) have to be more adaptable, relatable and innovative. STEM TLs have to choose what information they keep and what information they take action on. STEM TLs have to evolve more rapidly than ever, and address the most pressing workforce challenges highlighted during the post COVID era (i.e., game changing technology to provide intelligence advantage). STEM TLs drive technical decisions, architectural design discussions, and systems integration within the context of their technical specialties coming from a full spectrum of backgrounds such as software development;...

Exploitation Analyst - Certified/Experienced (GA, HI, MD, & TX)

National Security Agency Fort Meade, MD, USA

NSA stays at the forefront of Cybersecurity. Backed by a talented cadre of capabilities development specialists, NSA operates innovative solutions to gather foreign Intelligence via Computer Network Exploitation. Analysts will receive expert and specialized training on state of the art tools and capabilities. A full career track that covers beginner to expert development paths awaits those that wish to join NSA's mission. Additionally, there are opportunities to receive specialized pay at specific milestones. As an Exploitation Analyst you will: - Analyze all-source data to evaluate foreign target opportunities - Understand and evaluate foreign target network - Develop strategies against those foreign target networks - Partner with operators to conduct operations against foreign networks - Inform defensive cyber operations through intelligence collection - Work with a diverse team across the Intelligence Community to satisfy critical questions from policy makers, our military...

Collection System Architect - Experienced (MD)

National Security Agency Fort Meade, MD, USA

In support of the SIGINT Collection mission, Collection System Architect Professionals ensure the timely delivery of collected international data to customer databases via processing and distribution channels. - Collaborating with customers, collection managers, developers, and analysts to monitor and troubleshoot international processing paths - Identifying processing trends, new developments and customer requirements that may affect the access of collected international data and/or the operational capabilities of existing and future collection and processing systems - Complying with requirements to protect data for release to authorized recipients through filtering, distribution tables, and rules - Maintaining and providing metrics on forwarding and distribution of various types of collected international data Collection Systems Architect aids in designing future and enhancing current capabilities that access targets of interest, correct collection gaps, and improve...

Technology Acceleration Lead / Engineering and Physical Sciences Researcher - Mid to Expert Level (MD Location)

National Security Agency Fort Meade, MD, USA

The National Security Agency is home to the most esteemed, reputable, and established in-house research organization in the U.S. Intelligence Community, employing visionary scientists with backgrounds in fields such as mathematics, physics, computer science and engineering. Our scientists push the boundaries of science and develop revolutionary ideas that provide our Nation with an overwhelming advantage over our adversaries, and we want you to be a part of our team. The NSA collaborates with leading companies, universities, and national laboratories to leverage work in overlapping disciplines and identify areas for investment that are critical to the success of our mission. Working together, we develop new ideas that have significant impacts, and we have fun doing it. We're looking for talented individuals that have a desire to turn ideas into capabilities as our organization's Technology Acceleration Lead. This is a chance to direct research, analyzing research and development...

Technology Risk Management and Supply Chain Planning Lead / Engineering and Physical Sciences Researcher - Mid to Expert Level (MD Location)

National Security Agency Fort Meade, MD, USA

The National Security Agency is home to the most esteemed, reputable, and established in-house research organization in the U.S. Intelligence Community, employing visionary scientists with backgrounds in fields such as mathematics, physics, computer science and engineering. Our scientists push the boundaries of science and develop revolutionary ideas that provide our Nation with an overwhelming advantage over our adversaries - and we want you to be a part of our team. The NSA collaborates with leading companies, universities, and national laboratories to leverage work in overlapping disciplines and identify areas for investment that are critical to the success of our mission. Working together, we develop new ideas that have significant impacts - and we have fun doing it. We're looking for talented experts in managing the risks involved in developing emerging technologies, including the technical risks at the research and development stage and the planning to enable establishment...

Quantum Researcher / Engineering and Physical Sciences Researcher - Mid to Expert Level (MD Location)

National Security Agency Fort Meade, MD, USA

NSA's Laboratory for Physical Sciences (LPS) is seeking quantum information scientists to work in a fast-paced team environment where university, industry, and federal government scientists collaborate on research in quantum and cryogenic devices, advanced communication, sensing, and computer technologies. LPS is seeking multiple Quantum Researchers to push the frontiers of science by leveraging your expertise, ideas, and vision to serve in one or more of the following roles: - Project Director: Serve as a Project Director, working alongside physicists, engineers, computer scientists, and system architects to help shape the future of U.S. computing interests. - Lead Researcher in Modeling and Simulation: Lead research in modeling and simulation of quantum information systems and devices. This research is aimed at gaining a better understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of various choices for realizing arrangements of quantum systems that provide advantage over classical...

Cryogenic Engineer / Engineering and Physical Sciences Researcher - Mid to Expert Level (MD Location)

National Security Agency Fort Meade, MD, USA

The National Security Agency is home to the most esteemed, reputable, and established in-house research organization in the U.S. Intelligence Community, employing visionary scientists with backgrounds in fields such as mathematics, physics, computer science and engineering. Our scientists push the boundaries of science and develop revolutionary ideas that provide our Nation with an overwhelming advantage over our adversaries, and we want you to be a part of our team. The NSA collaborates with leading companies, universities, and national laboratories to leverage work in overlapping disciplines and identify areas for investment that are critical to the success of our mission. Working together, we develop new ideas that have significant impacts, and we have fun doing it. We're looking for talented Cryogenic Engineers to improve and develop cryogenic engineering processes. This includes design, fabrication, implementation, and commissioning of vacuum cryostats, magnets, and other...

Research Physicist / Engineering and Physical Sciences Researcher - Mid to Expert Level (MD Location)

National Security Agency Fort Meade, MD, USA

Would you like to work for the most esteemed, reputable, and established in-house research organization in the U.S. Intelligence Community? If so, let's talk! NSA employs scientists with world-class skills in fields such as mathematics, physics, computer science, engineering, and cybersecurity. We collaborate with leading companies, universities, and national laboratories to leverage work in overlapping disciplines, advance core capabilities, and seek out and develop revolutionary ideas that will provide our nation with an overwhelming advantage over our adversaries. At the Laboratory for Physical Sciences (LPS), you will have incredible opportunities with high visibility to work on investigating and designing large-scale high performance computing systems, focusing on computer architectures, processing/memory subsystems, and transforming computing beyond Moore's Law. You will be a part of a multi-disciplinary team of physicists, engineers, computer scientists, and systems...

System and Software Architect / Engineering and Physical Sciences Researcher - Mid to Expert Level (MD Location)

National Security Agency Fort Meade, MD, USA

The National Security Agency is home to the most esteemed, reputable, and established in-house research organization in the U.S. Intelligence Community, employing visionary scientists with backgrounds in fields such as mathematics, physics, computer science and engineering. Our scientists push the boundaries of science and develop revolutionary ideas that provide our Nation with an overwhelming advantage over our adversaries, and we want you to be a part of our team. The NSA collaborates with leading companies, universities, and national laboratories to leverage work in overlapping disciplines and identify areas for investment that are critical to the success of our mission. Working together, we develop new ideas that have significant impacts, and we have fun doing it. We're looking for talented System and Software Architects who are technically skilled in framework design and implementation of complex software and hardware systems. Highly desired individuals will have fluency in...

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