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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Engineer Developer - Software Hardware Research - Entry Level -Maryland

Fort Meade, Maryland, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$86K/yr - $122K/yr

0+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking motivated Computer Science and Computer/Electrical Engineering professionals to join the National Security Agency. The role involves developing custom high-priority offensive and defensive capabilities to address complex problems and enhance national security through innovative research and advanced technology solutions.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Developing exploitation capabilities and analytics to enable foreign target network collection

Designing hardware components and systems to further signals intelligence missions

Analyzing sophisticated malware

Qualification

Software developmentMalware analysisHardware designProgramming languagesReverse engineeringVulnerability analysisSoft skills

Required

Degree must be in Computer Science (CS), Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field

Degrees in Information Technology, Information Systems, Information Security, Networking (Systems Administration), Information Assurance, or Cybersecurity 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 upper-level mathematics (for example, calculus, discrete mathematics)

Relevant experience must be in one or more of the following: engineering hardware or software over their lifecycle (i.e., requirements analysis, design, development, implementation, testing, integration, deployment/installation, and maintenance), programming, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, or systems engineering

Completion of military training in a relevant area such as JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis course) will be considered towards the relevant experience requirement (i.e., 24-week JCAC course will count as 6 months of experience)

Entry is with a Bachelor's degree and no experience. An Associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph