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Defense and Space Manufacturing

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Where Intelligence Goes to Work. https://www.nsa.gov

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There is a Place for You at NSA Whatever expertise you bring to our team at the National Security Agency, your unique skills will play a role in protecting our families, friends, communities, service members, and ultimately, the nation. All Roles are Mission Critical NSA is responsible for providing foreign signals intelligence (SIGINT) to our nation's policy-makers and military forces. SIGINT plays a vital role in our national security by providing America's leaders with critical information they need to defend our country, save lives, and advance U.S. goals and alliances globally. NSA Cybersecurity prevents and eradicates threats to U.S. national security systems with a focus on the Defense Industrial Base and the improvement of U.S. weapons’ security. It also strives to promote cybersecurity education, research, and career-building. Both of these duties demand a team of technical experts as well as business and HR professionals, linguists, intelligence analysts, communications specialists and more. We have career opportunities in 17 different fields, so there is truly something for everyone. When You Take Care of the Nation, The Nation Takes Care of You NSA supports its diverse workforce through benefits and opportunities that foster both work-life balance and career development. Along with a fantastic federal benefits package and a generous amount of paid time off, we also offer flexible schedules, relocation assistance, robust well-being services and countless opportunities to advance your career through training and mentorship. There is Job Security in Protecting National Security NSA’s work isn’t subject to market volatility or economic downturns. The threats to our nation never stop – and neither do we. Visit IntelligenceCareers.gov/NSA to learn about our mission and how you can have a rewarding career that safeguards the country’s future – and your own.

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Defense and Space Manufacturing

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10,001+ employees

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Ft. Meade, MD

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1952

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Computer/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Data Science, Foreign Language Analysis, Business, Accounting and Budget, Intelligence Analysis, Information Assurance, Cryptanalysis, Signals Analysis, Security & Counterintelligence, STEM, Intelligence Collection, Infrastructure & Logistics, Human Resources, Inspection, Investigation & Compliance, Communication & Public Affairs, Education & Training, and Paid Internships, Scholarships and Co-op

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#StoriesofNSA #Retired - I had no master plan, frankly it was happenstance. My senior year in college, I was walking across campus, and I saw a bulletin board advertising a test at NSA. A buddy of mine and I got in the car and drove to Minneapolis to take the test. By the end of the year, I was working at NSA as a Russian language analyst. I had always been interested in public service, my degree was in International Relations but I had only heard vaguely about NSA. Frankly when I got the job offer, I was already working on Capitol Hill but I went to NSA to get paid a little bit more. The other reason was I thought it would be kinda cool. Fast forward nearly 40 years, I was getting paid more -- but it wasn't just cool, it was very very cool. I was surprised about the breadth of opportunities to do lots of different things, and that NSA provides intelligence related to almost every international news story that you see. When I was getting ready to travel to Iraq for the first time, I was thinking "I didn't expect this." The first time I gave a public speech, I thought "I didn't expect this." Throughout the course of my career, extensive travel (including to combat zones), White House briefings, meeting the President and U.S. national security officials, testifying before Congress, testifying before the FISA court, meeting with numerous foreign government intelligence and national security officials, I didn’t expect any of that. While working with senior officials across the U.S. and overseas, I noted they would say some smart things and some not-so-smart things. It was obvious that they were just people, just like you and me. It doesn't matter what job you’re in, you're just a human being with the same frailties and the same imperfections as any other human. People ask me why I worked at NSA for so long. I had a 4-part answer: 1. Being part of an organization that has such an impact on this nation and our allies. 2. The intellectual challenge of working there - I learned something every day. It's such a complicated business. The intellectual challenge was immense. 3. Really great people - smart people, motivated people solving seemingly impossible problems. 4. You can be yourself. The most memorable mission experience I had that I can talk about was, as NSA's Chief of Counterterrorism, leading the team of NSA'ers supporting the Bin Laden operation (https://lnkd.in/epeGyA6F). I worked the better part of a decade from 9/11 to 2011 in CT. I never imagined when I was hired on that I would be in the middle of detecting and interrupting foreign terrorist plots targeting America and our allies. I still remember I was on a vacation somewhere driving across the U.S and thinking as I'm driving along that I'm helping to protect these people. It wasn't an esoteric thing, it was a real thing, helping keep our nation safe. - JD
Want to stay in the loop on the latest research and development in the national security space? Listen now to “The Cutting Edge of Classified: Research at NSA” wherever you get your podcasts for insights on AI, quantum computing, and more from two of NSA’s experts.
The AISES National Conference is almost here – and we’re excited to attend. Stop by and speak with an NSA recruiter at Booth #929 to learn more about the hiring process, unique employee benefits and how STEM professionals can help protect our nation. #AISES https://lnkd.in/eKKan6y
Quantum computing could have massive implications for national security. Stay informed by listening to the newest episode of No Such Podcast, “The Cutting Edge of Classified: Research at NSA.” NSA’s Director of Research Gil Herrera explains the fundamentals of the technology, why it’s so important, and how NSA researchers have been working on it for years already. Check out the episode now on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.
#StoriesofNSA - I am a third generation NSA-er. My mother and grandfather worked here and at their urging, I applied and was selected into the High School Work Study program in 1996. While I knew they worked at NSA, I didn’t realize the meaning; to me NSA was just a road sign on 295. It wasn’t until I started working here that I realized I was lucky to have landed the gig. Unlike my friends, I didn’t have to flip burgers or work retail, I left school mid-day and headed to an important office job. In fact, one day when I was leaving work to go practice with my high school golf team, I had a chance run-in with the NSA Director who asked me to join him for a round of golf as a last-minute fill-in. This is one of my favorite early NSA stories. If I'd known then what I know now, I probably would have let him win. I didn’t know what I wanted to be when I grew up then but as I learned more about the opportunities NSA offered, it helped me realize I didn’t have to specialize in just one area. Over my career, with my roles touching several skill areas, I’ve been able to see NSA through multiple lenses and learn a lot about what the Agency does. As an added benefit, some of my work roles allowed me to travel the world. It’s a great culture too. There are so many opportunities for personal and professional development. You can pivot from job to job without ever changing employers and know you’re not stuck in one role until retirement. My Mom started as an Admin but finished her NSA career as a photographer, hanging from helicopters, DSLR in hand. One of the things I’ve enjoyed most here is the inclusivity and diversity of the NSA workforce. My wife and children are Puerto Rican and I’ve traveled to PR since 2008. Learning not only about their beautifully vibrant culture but also the island’s struggles led me to join the Agency’s Hispanic/Latino Employee Resource Group, to support the HLAT community and work with schools and Minority Serving Institutions, to promote and offer jobs and internships at NSA. Yes, it’s a government job with bureaucracy and red tape, but I like it and feel it's a secure and satisfying place to work. Parking isn’t always friendly at the Fort but once you’re there, you have access to cafeterias, gyms, sports leagues, and even an arcade. Another fun NSA anecdote: During my second year after giving a tour of our super computer facility to some high-level executives from a famous Florida resort, they asked if they could return the hospitality by offering us a tour of their facilities. So, myself and a few colleagues went TDY to a big resort and after our work was done, we got to walk all around the park. Looking back, I still smile and wonder how I even got there. Ultimately, when you show up to work you want to believe you're doing something that matters and I find it super fulfilling that I’m supporting my country and my work helps generate real, positive mission outcome.#nationalhispanicheritagemonth
At NSA, we believe that bringing our whole selves to work opens endless possibilities. This belief is crucial for our global mission to secure the nation, as it relies on a workforce empowered to contribute their unique ideas, thoughts, and skills. We’re proud to be recognized as a Most Admired Employer by Hispanic Engineer and IT Magazine during #HispanicHeritageMonth, celebrating our commitment to this inclusive approach. https://bit.ly/3TruLPM
NSA stays ahead of our adversaries thanks to the creativity and determination of our workforce to solve hard mission problems. Hear what Jenn has to say about our culture of innovation, and learn more at https://lnkd.in/e7vPbX5m.
It’s time to nerd out – take a moment to listen to the newest episode of No Such Podcast, “The Cutting Edge of Classified: Research at NSA,” out today wherever you get your shows. Learn from two experts about quantum computing, machine translation, and what it’s like to work at the largest in-house research organization in the intelligence community. Check it out on YouTube or download wherever you get your podcasts!
Take proactive steps to protect your Active Directory from common and advanced targeting techniques. Our joint Cybersecurity Technical Report, “Detecting and Mitigating Active Directory Compromises,” with the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre and others, outlines detailed strategies to prevent and detect malicious cyber actors attempting to access your Active Directory environment. Read the guidance: https://lnkd.in/eQB64DSK
Our mission to keep the nation safe is driven by a community of bright individuals who understand the power of knowledge. That’s why we offer employees continuing education opportunities through our dedicated university, personalized mentorship, developmental initiatives and more!

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