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Systems Engineer - Mid to Expert Level (Maryland)
National Security Agency/Central Security Service · Posted 53 days ago
On-site Fort Meade, MD $105K – $197K Apply by Sep 1, 2026 General Engineering INTJINTPISTJ EngineeringOperations
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As a System Engineer, you will apply your expertise to develop and improve systems and tools that enable intelligence operations, upholding rigorous engineering and scientific standards. With opportunities spanning cybersecurity, engineering, computer science, and more, you will utilize your skills to drive innovation and make a meaningful impact in protecting the nation.
What You'll Do
- →As a Systems Engineer (SE) with the National Security Agency, you will help shape the future of national security systems by designing, integrating, and optimizing complex technologies that directly affect mission outcomes.
- →In this challenging environment, innovation and critical thinking are essential as you work to safeguard the nation's most sensitive information through cutting edge solutions.
- →Our SEs collaborate with system architects, mission customers, and key stakeholders to guide technical direction, ensuring projects meet operational requirements and align with strategic priorities.
- →Key responsibilities include: - System Design and Integration: Spearhead the development of system architectures, ensuring seamless integration and functionality across diverse platforms. - Project Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams through the full project lifecycle, from concept through delivery.
- →You will manage project timelines, budgets, and quality metrics to ensure mission success. - Technical Oversight: Provide expert guidance on technical issues and oversee the implementation of engineering best practices to enhance system reliability and performance. - Risk Management: Identify and mitigate technical risks through thorough analysis and proactive planning.
- →Your insights will be crucial in maintaining the resiliency of our systems. - Mentoring and Collaboration: Foster a collaborative and continuous improvement environment through mentoring junior engineers and promoting knowledge-sharing within the team.
- →Valuable expertise in fields like cybersecurity, SIGINT, electrical or computer engineering, physics, computer science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, network architecture, IT infrastructure, and hybrid communications will be leveraged to drive the development of next-generation technologies, tackling the nation's toughest challenges and supporting NSA's global mission.
- →Risk and mitigation management is also a critical aspect for our system engineers who will have oversight on system security, particularly in a Zero Trust environment, reliability, resiliency, data integrity, compliance, regulations, operational efficiency, and user experience.
- →By maintaining oversight on these areas, System Engineers can significantly reduce risks and ensure the reliability, security, and efficiency of the systems they manage.
- →MID-CAREER SYSTEMS ENGINEERS Mid-career systems engineers have experience leading systems engineering efforts and are ready to apply or expand that knowledge within the Intelligence Community.
- →These engineers have experience in specific lifecycle phases, as well as an understanding of the full lifecycle.
- →They develop their expertise, grow their breadth of knowledge, and mentor the next generation of systems engineers.
- →Mid-career systems engineers come from a wide variety of experiences such as Cybersecurity, SIGINT, telecommunications, and systems of systems or networking infrastructure.
- →These professionals are adept at communicating with technical teams and making recommendations to senior leadership that drive mission initiatives.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 797f90b6-1707-4107-b3a2-ab437164300e
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