Job description
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 cyber and computer science experience to support our mission. Applicants to this advertisement will be considered against all available positions 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.
Job Summary
NSA has exciting opportunities for mid-career cyber professionals to be part of an expert workforce. To be considered for our openings, you simply build a quality resume following the profile building directions, and then click "apply". We will review your experience and interest, assess our openings against your qualifications and contact you directly.
Qualifications
The minimum qualifications against which the applicant will be evaluated derive from the work role to which they are matched.
Competencies
NSA corporately hires for many areas of consideration. Your responses to screening questions attached to this job posting, will help us to guide you toward the area(s) that best fit your background/experience:- Acquisition and Business- Collection- Communications- Computer Science- Corporate Officer- Cryptanalysis- Cryptographic Operations- Cybersecurity & Analysis- Education and Training- Engineering and Physical Science- Facilities- Human Resources- Intelligence Analysis- Language Analysis- Legal, Policy, Oversight and Communications- Logistics- Mathematics- Networking and Telecommunications- Occupational Health- Organizational Leadership- Security- Signals Analysis- Support Services
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
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. Typical work schedule is Monday - Friday, with basic 8hr/day work requirements between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (flexible)
How to apply
U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. 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.Due to time sensitive communications regarding your application, please ensure your spam filters are configured to accept email from [email protected]. Please review the job posting thoroughly to ensure you meet the described qualifications and are aware of all associated requirements. 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. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as job postings could close earlier than the closing date due to sufficient number of applicants, or the position is no longer available. You may be asked a series of questions depending on the position you apply for. Your responses will be used as part of the application screening process and will assist in determining your eligibility for the position. Be sure to showcase within your resume those experiences relevant to this position. 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 all position qualifications, may be contacted to begin employment processing. Please remain diligent in monitoring email and your SPAM folder. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process where appropriate. Please visit our Diversity link for more information.This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 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 U.S.C., you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility.
DCIPS Disclaimer
The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United States Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority.