STEM Cyber Careers at the National Security Agency

STEM & Cyber Careers at the National Security Agency 101519

2 The Big Picture What is NSA? • Our mission • Fitting into the Intelligence Community • Collaboration Positions at NSA – full-time and student programs Applicant clearance process • Overview of opportunities • How it works • Benefits • How to apply • Role of security/adjudications

The U. S. Intelligence Community (IC)

NSA and the IC Open Source Intelligence DNI OSC Imagery Intelligence NGA Human Source Intelligence CIA Measurement & Signature Intelligence DIA Signals Intelligence NSA

The NSA Mission The National Security Agency is responsible for: Signals Intelligence U. S. Cybersecurity Providing our nation’s policy makers and military commanders with foreign intelligence to gain a decisive advantage. Protecting and defending sensitive information systems and networks critical to national security and infrastructure.

Operating as a Responsible Citizen NSA is unwavering in its respect for U. S. laws and Americans’ civil liberties – and in its commitment to accountability. The National Security Agency, as a member of the nation's Intelligence Community, is held accountable for upholding the laws of the land while providing critical foreign intelligence information to keep America and its allies safe and secure. • Laws, policies, procedures, training and technical controls ensure we are protecting civil liberties and privacy. • Employees take an oath to uphold the U. S. Constitution upon entrance in the agency, and that commitment is renewed on occasion. • NSA continues to strengthen its initiatives to be transparent with the public.

The Big Issues International Terrorism Cyber Crime Computer Hacking Debilitating Computer Viruses

Cybersecurity is a Team Sport We partner with federal organizations, foreign partners, private industry and academia to develop the capabilities to safeguard national security information. Federal Organizations Private Industry Foreign Partners Academia

Preparing for the Future NSA identifies and helping America meet future cyber challenges and adapt with

How Might Your Skills Fit at NSA? STEM • Computer Science • Cyber • Engineering and Physical Sciences • Mathematical Sciences • Medical and Occupational Health Legal and Law Enforcement IA and Languages Business and Support Services • Inspection, Investigation and Compliance • Intelligence Analysis • Intelligence Collection • Business, Accounting and Budget • Foreign Language Analysis • Human Resources • Security and Law Enforcement • Law and Legal Services • Communication and Public Affairs • General Admin Support • Education and Training • Network & Telecommunications • Infrastructure and Logistics PLUS, paid internships, scholarships and Co-op Program! 10

2020 Summer Internships 20+ programs in STEM, business and more Internship Programs The application deadline for all internships has been moved up this year to Oct. 15. Visit our Student Programs page for details about each program

Student Programs: Internships Paid summer tours for undergrad, grad students and Ph. D. candidates 20+ PROGRAMS for College Undergrads, Graduates and Doctoral Students Fields (Plus Many More) STEM & Cyber Business Work at NSA 12 WEEKS Over the Summer Real-World EXPERIENCE Internship Benefits Language Competitive Pay Paid Time Off Housing Assistance* Holiday & Sick Leave Mentorship Programs Extracurricular Activities *If eligible. See our website for more information. Travel Reimbursement* Access to National Cryptologic School Courses

Student Programs: Cooperative Education Alternate semesters between work and school For College Sophomores and Second Semester Freshmen Who Have A Minimum 3. 0 GPA Work at NSA EVERY OTHER SEMESTER Until Graduation *Participants must complete 52 weeks of work. Majors Computer/ Electrical Engineering Co-op Benefits Computer Science Cybersecurity Foreign Languages Competitive Pay Paid Time Off Holiday & Sick Leave Travel Reimbursement** Housing Assistance** Mentorship Programs Extracurricular Activities Partial Tuition Assistance **If eligible. See our website for more information. Access to National Cryptologic School Courses

Employee Development Programs Full-time jobs with full-on benefits Entry-level, mid-career and senior -level programs (in STEM, Intelligence & Language Analysis, and Business) designed to: • Improve understanding of specific disciplines • Enhance skills and professional networks • Cross-train into new career fields Most programs are 3 years in length, with rotational tours STEM Intelligence & Language Analysis Business

Benefits Beyond the Mission 15 Professional Work-Life Balance Advancement • Challenging and innovative work • Flexible work schedule • Continuing education • Travel opportunities • Generous leave programs • Tuition assistance • Experience other IC agencies • Leave work at work – it’s classified! • Relocation assistance • On-site fitness center • Competitive pay • Workout at work – paid for by NSA • Job stability • Flexible health and retirement plans • Casual dress • Mentor and be mentored • On-site training at the National Cryptologic School

Diversity and Inclusion Diverse experience and perspectives equal creative, unique solutions • Employee Resource Groups African-American Veteran Women People with Disabilities Next Gen Hispanic/Latino Islamic Cultural English as A Second Language Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Allies American Indian/ Alaska Native Asian-American/ Pacific Islander • Reasonable Accommodations • Diversity Awards

Application Process Apply Online First Screening – On Campus or Via Phone Technical Interviews and Possible Testing Polygraph and Psychological Assessment

Application Timeline Ultimately, the timeline depends on your individual case and background HR Screening, Conditional Job Offer Extended Security Forms Completion Suitability Processing (Background Investigation, Psychological Testing, Polygraph) Hiring Approval, Final Job Offer, EOD Date Set

Applicant Security Clearance Process All NSA employees have a TS/SCI level security clearance 1 2 3 Full Background Investigation (BI) Full Scope Polygraph (Poly or PG) Psychological Evaluation (Psych Eval)

Where Are We Located? NSA has a worldwide presence. Headquartered at Ft. Meade, NSA operates four cryptologic centers in the U. S.

STEM & Cyber

STEM & Cyber Be a part of an advanced team of highly specialized experts who work at the forefront of their technical fields to keep America safe from foreign adversaries. Example Positions • Systems Engineer • Data Scientist • Hardware/Software Engineer • Computer Network Operator • Radio Frequency Engineer • Digital Network Exploitation Analyst • Systems Administrator • Target Digital Network Analyst • Security/Forensics Analyst • Software Engineer • Systems Vulnerability Analyst • Operational Computer System Architect • Capabilities Development Specialist • Information System Security Engineer • Global Network Exploitation Manager • Computer Systems Researcher • Cyber Network Defense Analyst • Applied Research Mathematician • High Performance Computing Engineer • Computer Systems Architect

STEM & Cyber Majors Skill Sets Computer Science Assembly Language Electrical/Computer Engineering Programming Languages Systems Engineering Malware Analysis Network Engineering Vulnerability Analysis Information Technology Penetration Testing Cybersecurity Computer Forensics Mechanical Engineering Computer/Network Architecture & Design Physics Network Traffic Analysis Mathematics Electronics Engineering Manufacturing RF Engineering Cyber Operations *Skill sets are non-exhaustive

STEM & Cyber Benefits Challenging Problems Global Impact Work in real-time defense against sophisticated and adept adversaries Your work impacts national security and global stability Travel Opportunities to hone your skills across the United States and the world Continued Education Cryptologic training and academic tuition support Collaboration Work with other IC agencies, Do. D and law enforcement Salary Incentives When eligible

STEM & Cyber Student Programs Cooperative Education Program • For college sophomores or 2 nd semester freshmen • Majors: Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity • Students alternate semesters of full-time work with full-time study until graduation Visit our Student Programs page for details about each program. • Apply Sept. 1 – Oct. 31 or Feb. 1 – March 31 Summer Internships (12 to choose from) • For undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate students

STEM Internships (Undergraduate only) Major(s) Program Director’s Summer Program (DSP) • Mathematics or related field • A minor in mathematics or a strong math curriculum Cryptanalysis and Signals Analysis Summer Program (CASA SP) • Mathematics • Computer Science • Or related field Summer Intern Program for Science and Technology (SIP ST) • Computer Science • Computer/Electrical Engineering • Network Engineering • Telecommunications • CSE Data Center Management Intern Program (DCM) • Computer Science • Electrical Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Information Systems Management Installation & Logistics (I&L) Intern Program • Project Management • Electrical/Power Engineering • Computer Science • Mechanical/Civil/Structural Engineering • Logistics/Supply Chain Management • And others

STEM Internships (Undergraduate & Graduate) Major(s) Program Signals Intelligence Collection Program (SICP) • Mathematics • Computer Science • Computer/Electrical Engineering • Telecommunications • Liberal Arts (with some technical knowledge) Computer Science Intern Program (CSIP) • Mathematics • Computer Science • Computer/Electrical Engineering • Telecommunications • Liberal Arts (with some technical knowledge) Summer Intern Program for Information Assurance (SIP IA) • Computer Science • Computer/Electrical Engineering • Software Engineering and related disciplines Cyber Summer Program (CSP) • Computer Science • Electrical Engineering CAE-Cyber Operations Summer Intern Program • Computer Science • Computer Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Related disciplines Science of Security Internship • Computer Science • Cybersecurity Engineering • Human Behavior • Psychology • Math • IT

STEM Internships (Graduate Only) Major(s) Program Graduate Mathematics Program (GMP) • Mathematics • Statistics • Or related field Summer Program for Operations Research Technology (SPORT) • Operations Research • Applied Mathematics • Industrial Engineering • And others

STEM Development Programs Computer Science Program Graduate Mathematics Program (GMP) Computer Network Operations (CNODP) Computer Science (CDP) Cryptanalysis (CADP) Cryptanalytic Computer Network Operations (C 2 DP) Cybersecurity Engineering (CSEDP) Cybersecurity Operations (CSODP) Data Science (DSDP) Computer Engineering • Mathematics • Statistics Electrical Engineering Math • Or related field Physics Other

STEM Development Programs (cont’d) Computer Science Program Graduate Mathematics Program (GMP) Digital Network Exploitation Analyst (DDP) Information Technology (ITDP) Intrusion Analyst Skill (IASDP) Math (MDP) Radio Frequency (RFDP) Signals Analysis Systems Engineering (SEDP) Computer Engineering • Mathematics • Statistics Electrical Engineering Math • Or related field Physics Other

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