National Security Agency

Software/Hardware Design Developer

Responsibilities
The National Security Agency (NSA) is a world leader in the protection and exploitation of intelligence. We gather and analyze foreign signals intelligence to produce vital information for U.S. policy makers and warfighters. NSA is also responsible for the protection of U.S. Government information systems.

At NSA, you can work with the best and the brightest, using your intelligence to solve some of the Nation's most difficult challenges. You can also receive some of the best benefits in the country, including a competitive salary, generous paid time off, flexible work hours, health insurance, travel opportunities, education programs, and much more.

NSA has exciting career opportunities available immediately for entry level and experienced Hardware/Software Design Developers. As a Developer, you will be part of a team tasked with delivering a revolutionary data collection and analysis system. The work carries a high level of importance, and offers direct participation in unique problem solving, testing approaches, and extensive research.

Our systems environment is a haven for Computer Scientists and Engineers with technology years away from commercial release and vast distributed networks able to process, store and retrieve huge volumes of data at mind-boggling speeds.
Qualifications
Ideal candidates should possess at least a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics, a minimum 3.5 GPA, and experience with some of the following:

-Data Indexing/Information Retrieval
-Distributed Systems/Network Programming
-Real Time Embedded System Development Command and
Control
-Software Development/Object Oriented Programming
-J2EE Development/BEA Weblogic Application Server
-Hardware Descriptive Languages (VHDL, Verilog)
- Distributed Database

U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. Reasonable accommodations provided to applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process where appropriate. NSA is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.

Additional Requirments / Information

Challenging Careers that Make a Difference
The National Security Agency (NSA) is a world leader in the protection and exploitation of intelligence. We gather and analyze foreign signals intelligence to produce vital information for U.S. policy makers and warfighters. And we protect American intelligence from the ever-listening ears of our adversaries, giving our Nation a decisive edge.

At NSA, you can work with the best and the brightest, using your intelligence to solve some of the Nation’s most difficult challenges. Your solutions can play a major role in shaping the course of world history.

NSA offers the following exciting career opportunities:

• Computer/Electrical Engineering
• Computer Science
• Mathematics
• Foreign Language
• Intelligence Analysis
• Cryptanalysis
• Signals Analysis
• Business Management
• Finance & Accounting
• Student Programs

Student Programs
Today's job marketplace is competitive. To get a step ahead you need to gain practical experience before you graduate. Come work with the top professionals in your field at NSA. Our internships, co-op program, scholarships, and work study programs for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students will help you to develop and shape your career well before your studies are through.

Work/Life Balance
At NSA, we recognize that your life is much more than your job. That is why we offer employee benefits that help make work a pleasure and life a little easier. You’ll enjoy an incredible benefits package, flexible work hours, a competitive salary, generous paid time off, and much more.

For more information and to apply online, visit www.NSA.gov/Careers.

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