Computer Systems Architect - Mid Level (Maryland) at National Security Agency
Fort Meade, MD
About the Job
NSA is in search of Computer Science professionals to solve complex problems, test innovative approaches and research new solutions to storing, manipulating, and presenting information
We are looking for you to apply your computer science expertise to projects that seek to create new standards for the transformation of information
If you want to develop technologies and tools and be a part of cutting edge innovations; join our team of experts! Help protect national security interests as part of the world's most advanced team of computer science professionals! The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.\n\nDegree must be in Computer Science (CS)
Related fields (e.g., Engineering, Mathematics, Information Technology, Information Systems) 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)
\n\nRelevant experience must be in the design/development of computer or information systems and include engineering hardware and/or software over their lifecycle (i.e., requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, integration, deployment/installation, and maintenance), programming, computer systems research, reverse engineering, and/or computer/network security
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).\n\nFULL PERFORMANCE\nEntry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience or a Doctoral degree and no experience
An Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position
Computer Systems Architects at NSA use commercial and government developed hardware, software, networking, and security products to:\n\n-\tdrive information technology projects\n-\tproduce compliance results for established project requirements and IT architecture \n-\tmodernize IT architecture through analysis of research and introducing changes based on evolving project requirements\n-\tintegrate industry trends, emerging technologies and standards, and new vendor features \n-\tcollaborate with experts in technical and application teams to identify, evaluate, and recommend technical solutions to support project requirements\n-\tdefine and analyze data requirements, mapping legacy data stores and formats to logical and physical data models \n-\tpropose standard ways for information transport between IT systems and stored within corporate knowledge databases\n-\tperform architectural alignment of the enterprise logical data model and physical data models The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a desire for continual learning and strong problem-solving, analytic, and interpersonal skills who is able to: \n\n-\twork in a team environment \n-\tadapt to change\n-\tprovide innovative solutions\n-\tcommunicate effectively \n-\tmulti-task across multiple projects\n\nThe ideal candidate will also reflect specialized skill and experience in one or more of the following:\n \n-\tSystem administration with Windows, UNIX, and/or Linux\n-\tProgramming and scripting experience (e.g., C, C++, Java, Assembly, Python, Perl, Ruby, Bash, Node.js, Spark, Puppet, SALT, KAFKA, HADOOP)\n-\tDatabase design/development (e.g., NiFi, MongoDB)\n-\tNetwork protocols and hardware \n-\tVirtualization fundamentals\n-\tCloud architecture\n-\tSecurity architectures and appliances\n-\tFirewalls Boundary device solutions/architecture
We are looking for you to apply your computer science expertise to projects that seek to create new standards for the transformation of information
If you want to develop technologies and tools and be a part of cutting edge innovations; join our team of experts! Help protect national security interests as part of the world's most advanced team of computer science professionals! The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.\n\nDegree must be in Computer Science (CS)
Related fields (e.g., Engineering, Mathematics, Information Technology, Information Systems) 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)
\n\nRelevant experience must be in the design/development of computer or information systems and include engineering hardware and/or software over their lifecycle (i.e., requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, integration, deployment/installation, and maintenance), programming, computer systems research, reverse engineering, and/or computer/network security
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).\n\nFULL PERFORMANCE\nEntry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience or a Doctoral degree and no experience
An Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position
Computer Systems Architects at NSA use commercial and government developed hardware, software, networking, and security products to:\n\n-\tdrive information technology projects\n-\tproduce compliance results for established project requirements and IT architecture \n-\tmodernize IT architecture through analysis of research and introducing changes based on evolving project requirements\n-\tintegrate industry trends, emerging technologies and standards, and new vendor features \n-\tcollaborate with experts in technical and application teams to identify, evaluate, and recommend technical solutions to support project requirements\n-\tdefine and analyze data requirements, mapping legacy data stores and formats to logical and physical data models \n-\tpropose standard ways for information transport between IT systems and stored within corporate knowledge databases\n-\tperform architectural alignment of the enterprise logical data model and physical data models The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a desire for continual learning and strong problem-solving, analytic, and interpersonal skills who is able to: \n\n-\twork in a team environment \n-\tadapt to change\n-\tprovide innovative solutions\n-\tcommunicate effectively \n-\tmulti-task across multiple projects\n\nThe ideal candidate will also reflect specialized skill and experience in one or more of the following:\n \n-\tSystem administration with Windows, UNIX, and/or Linux\n-\tProgramming and scripting experience (e.g., C, C++, Java, Assembly, Python, Perl, Ruby, Bash, Node.js, Spark, Puppet, SALT, KAFKA, HADOOP)\n-\tDatabase design/development (e.g., NiFi, MongoDB)\n-\tNetwork protocols and hardware \n-\tVirtualization fundamentals\n-\tCloud architecture\n-\tSecurity architectures and appliances\n-\tFirewalls Boundary device solutions/architecture
