Network Programmer - Maryland, United States - National Security Agency (NSA)

Description

However, at the core of our tradecraft is the ability to perform software reverse engineering and an analytic mindset. We actively pursue analysis of various types of technologies, and formulate hypotheses. However, at the core of our tradecraft is the ability to perform software reverse engineering and an analytic mindset. We actively pursue analysis of various types of technologies, and formulate hypotheses. NSA is a world leader in both the protection and exploitation of intelligence.

NSA's mission is to collect and process foreign intelligence to answer critical questions from policy makers, our military, and our national leaders.

Cryptanalysts monitor, collect, and process encrypted communications from foreign nations who may post a threat to the United States. We perform the cryptanalytic mission on encrypted foreign collection containing bespoke encryption algorithms and strong commercial cryptography. Additionally, cryptanalysts provide solutions to authenticate and enable computer network exploitation of the United States' foreign adversaries. Our outcomes yield the highest impact intelligence and security outcomes for NSA and the Nation.

If you enjoy reverse engineering code and working with low level languages, this may be a great position for you.

Cryptanalysis has incredible teams made up of analysts with a multitude of backgrounds, including computer science, computer engineering, cybersecurity, and more.

The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS).

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Pay:

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.

Salary Range:
$85,052 - $149,026 (Entry/Developmental, Full Performance)

On the job training, internal NSA courses, and external training will be made available based on the need and experience of the selectee.

Benefits:

NSA offers excellent benefits to include relocation assistance, flexible work schedules, generous leave programs, paid personal fitness time, training and continuing education classes, health and life insurance, Federal Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), and a Federal retirement plan.

Work Schedule:
This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, with basic 8hr/day work requirement between 6:00 a.m. flexible).

The ideal candidate will have 1 year+ experience with low level programming (C, C++, Assembly).
Proficiency in C/C++
Experience with software debugging
Software reverse engineering tradecraft
Network protocol analysis