Engineer/Developer - Software, Hardware, Research (Capabilities Development Specialist)- All Levels
Are you a computer science or engineering professional? Are you interested in Cyber Security, reverse engineering? Do you enjoy CTFs? Is your idea of a good time building a robot from spare parts? Did you solve your Calculus homework using FPGAs? Are your Sunday mornings filled with bug bounty hunting? The National Security Agency is seeking highly motivated Computer Science and Engineering professionals to solve complex problems, test innovative approaches, and research new solutions to propel our mission.
As a Capabilities Development Specialist (CDS) at NSA, your job will be to develop high-priority offensive and defensive capabilities targeting the hardest-to-reach adversarial networks in the world.
In defense of our Nation, we conduct innovative research and produce hardware and software tools unlike anything in the world.
By joining our team, you will apply and grow your expertise to create new ways to get critical information to our national decision makers.
Whether it is in software, hardware, or cutting-edge research, if you are up for a challenge, have unbridled curiosity, and a drive to develop tomorrow's technologies and tools today, apply now to join our team.
Use your unique experiences and expertise to protect national security interests as part of the world's most advanced team of computer science and engineering professionals If you have interests, skills, or experience in one or more of the following areas, we'd like to hear from you:
Software Specialties:
Strong software development skills (C, C++, Assembly, ARM); Software RE/interactive debugging tools (eg, Ghidra, OllyDbg, gdb); Software/mobile application vulnerability analysis and exploitation Hardware Specialties:
- Hardware RE, design, development, or testing (Verilog, VHDL, FPGA, PCB); Testing and debugging tools (JTAG, Oscilloscopes, etc.
); Job roles may include:
developing exploitation capabilities and analytics to enable foreign target network collection designing hardware components and systems to further signals intelligence missions analyzing sophisticated malwareWe're looking for someone with knowledge, skills, and experience in one or more of the following:
Programming in languages such as C, C++, and Java, especially in kernel development and device driver development, network/socket programming, and embedded systems development Scripting languages (eg, Python, Perl, or Ruby) Assembly language(s) Hardware design (eg, FPGA, VHDL, Verilog, PCB) Hardware Reverse Engineering RF system design (eg, DSP, SDR) Software reverse engineering/interactive debugging tools (eg, Ghidra, OllyDbg, gdb) Hardware analysis tools (eg, JTAG, Oscilloscopes) Software vulnerability analysis and exploitation Protocol and network analyzers (eg, Wireshark, tcpdump) Computer networking (eg, communication protocols, routing and switching)The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.
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.
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 (ie, 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 (ie, 24-week JCAC course will count as 6 months of experience).
Entry/Developmental 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.
Full Performance Entry 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.
Senior Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience or a Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience.
An Associate's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.
Expert Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 9 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree plus 7 years of relevant experience or a Doctoral degree plus 5 years of relevant experience.
An Associate's degree plus 11 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.
Salary ranges vary by location and work level.
This position is hiring for a variety of locations to include:
Maryland, Georgia, Hawaii, and Texas.
Salary Range:
$74,682 - $176,300 (Entry/Developmental, Full Performance, Senior, Expert) On-the job training, Internal NSA courses, and external training will be made available based on the need and experience of the selectee.
Monday - Friday, with basic 8hr/day work requirements between 0600 and 1800 (flexible).
To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply' button located at the top right of this posting.
After completing the application for the first time, or reviewing previously entered information, and clicking the 'Submit' button, you will receive a confirmation email.
Please ensure your spam filters are configured to accept emails from noreplyintelligencecareers.
gov.
PLEASE NOTE:
US 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.
This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1601.
DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.
25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement.
If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility.
You may be asked a series of questions depending on the position you apply for.
Your responses will be used as part of the screening process of your application and will assist in determining your eligibility for the position.
Be sure to elaborate on experiences in your resume.
Failure to provide the required information or providing inaccurate information will result in your application not being considered for this position.
Only those applicants who meet the qualifications for the position will be contacted to begin employment processing.
Job Posting could close earlier than the closing date due to sufficient number of applicants or position no longer available.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
by Jobble.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
As a Capabilities Development Specialist (CDS) at NSA, your job will be to develop high-priority offensive and defensive capabilities targeting the hardest-to-reach adversarial networks in the world.
In defense of our Nation, we conduct innovative research and produce hardware and software tools unlike anything in the world.
By joining our team, you will apply and grow your expertise to create new ways to get critical information to our national decision makers.
Whether it is in software, hardware, or cutting-edge research, if you are up for a challenge, have unbridled curiosity, and a drive to develop tomorrow's technologies and tools today, apply now to join our team.
Use your unique experiences and expertise to protect national security interests as part of the world's most advanced team of computer science and engineering professionals If you have interests, skills, or experience in one or more of the following areas, we'd like to hear from you:
Software Specialties:
Strong software development skills (C, C++, Assembly, ARM); Software RE/interactive debugging tools (eg, Ghidra, OllyDbg, gdb); Software/mobile application vulnerability analysis and exploitation Hardware Specialties:
- Hardware RE, design, development, or testing (Verilog, VHDL, FPGA, PCB); Testing and debugging tools (JTAG, Oscilloscopes, etc.
); Job roles may include:
developing exploitation capabilities and analytics to enable foreign target network collection designing hardware components and systems to further signals intelligence missions analyzing sophisticated malwareWe're looking for someone with knowledge, skills, and experience in one or more of the following:
Programming in languages such as C, C++, and Java, especially in kernel development and device driver development, network/socket programming, and embedded systems development Scripting languages (eg, Python, Perl, or Ruby) Assembly language(s) Hardware design (eg, FPGA, VHDL, Verilog, PCB) Hardware Reverse Engineering RF system design (eg, DSP, SDR) Software reverse engineering/interactive debugging tools (eg, Ghidra, OllyDbg, gdb) Hardware analysis tools (eg, JTAG, Oscilloscopes) Software vulnerability analysis and exploitation Protocol and network analyzers (eg, Wireshark, tcpdump) Computer networking (eg, communication protocols, routing and switching)The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.
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.
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 (ie, 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 (ie, 24-week JCAC course will count as 6 months of experience).
Entry/Developmental 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.
Full Performance Entry 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.
Senior Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience or a Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience.
An Associate's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.
Expert Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 9 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree plus 7 years of relevant experience or a Doctoral degree plus 5 years of relevant experience.
An Associate's degree plus 11 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.
Salary ranges vary by location and work level.
This position is hiring for a variety of locations to include:
Maryland, Georgia, Hawaii, and Texas.
Salary Range:
$74,682 - $176,300 (Entry/Developmental, Full Performance, Senior, Expert) On-the job training, Internal NSA courses, and external training will be made available based on the need and experience of the selectee.
Monday - Friday, with basic 8hr/day work requirements between 0600 and 1800 (flexible).
To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply' button located at the top right of this posting.
After completing the application for the first time, or reviewing previously entered information, and clicking the 'Submit' button, you will receive a confirmation email.
Please ensure your spam filters are configured to accept emails from noreplyintelligencecareers.
gov.
PLEASE NOTE:
US 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.
This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1601.
DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.
25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement.
If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility.
You may be asked a series of questions depending on the position you apply for.
Your responses will be used as part of the screening process of your application and will assist in determining your eligibility for the position.
Be sure to elaborate on experiences in your resume.
Failure to provide the required information or providing inaccurate information will result in your application not being considered for this position.
Only those applicants who meet the qualifications for the position will be contacted to begin employment processing.
Job Posting could close earlier than the closing date due to sufficient number of applicants or position no longer available.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
by Jobble.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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