Experience must be in a comp sci area (i.e. theoretical
or applied),
designing/developing/using/evaluating mathematic
models, methods, and/or techniques (e.g., algorithm
development) to study issues and solve problems,
engineering (electrical or computer), and/or high-
performance computing (HPC). Degree must be in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics (including Applied Math); or a related field (i.e., other Engineering or Math) with at least one programming and at least four upper-level math classes (Calculus and above). Level 1 - AA + 4 years or BS + 2 years; Level 2 - AA + 7 years or BS + 5 years or MS + 3 years; Level 3 - AA + 10 years or BS + 8 years or MS + 6 years; Level 4 - AA + 13 years or BS + 10 years or MS + 9 years
Relevant experience must be in computer systems research; simulation/model development and prototyping; software design; programming; computational science; algorithm analysis and design; reverse engineering; and/or designing/developing computer or information systems, including engineering hardware and/or software. Degree must be in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics (including Applied Math); or a related field (i.e., other Engineering or Math) with at least one programming and at least four upper-level math classes (Calculus and above). Level 1 - AA + 4 years or BS + 2 years; Level 2 - AA + 7 years or BS + 5 years or MS + 3 years; Level 3 - AA + 10 years or BS + 8 years or MS + 6 years; Level 4 - AA + 13 years or BS + 10 years or MS + 9 years
Relevant experience must be in an area directly related to an NSA mission ( e.g., collection, cyber and intelligence analysis) and/or a similar mission in the IC or DoD, and include strategic and/or operational level planning (e.g., joint operations). External engagement/collaboration experience (e.g., participation in cross-Agency working groups, JDA, field assignments, and external customer support) is preferred Level 1 - 6 years or AA + 4 years or BS + 0 years; Level 2 - 9 years or AA + 7 years or BS + 5 years or MS + 3 years; Level 3 - 12 years or AA + 10 years or BS + 8 years or MS + 6 years; Level 4 -15 years or AA + 13 years or BS + 10 years or MS + 9 years
Experience must be in computer or info systems design/development, programming, information/cyber/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, and/or systems engineering. Network and system administration may account for some, but not all, of the experience. Completion of military training in a relevant area such as JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis course), Undergraduate Cyber Training (UCT), Network Warfare Bridge Course (NWBC)/Intermediate Network Warfare Training (INWT), Cyber Defense Operations will be considered towards the relevant experience requirement (i.e., 20-24 weeks course will count as 6 months of experience, 10-14 weeks will count as 3 months of experience). Level 1 - AA + 4 years or BS + 2 years; Level 2 - AA + 7 years or BS + 5 years or MS + 3 years; Level 3 - AA + 10 years or BS + 8 years or MS + 6 years; Level 4 - AA + 13 years or BS + 10 years or MS + 9 years
Experience must be in the design/development of computer or information systems, programming, computer/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, and/or systems engineering. Completion of military training in a relevant area such as JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis course) will be considered towards the relevant experience requirement (i.e., 24-week JCAC course will count as 6 months of experience). Degree in network/systems eng, Info Tech, or related (Gen Engineering, Comp Eng, Elec Eng, CS, Cyber Security, etc.) Level 1 - AA + 4 years or BS + 2 years; Level 2 - AA + 7 years or BS + 5 years or MS + 3 years; Level 3 - AA + 10 years or BS + 8 years or MS + 6 years; Level 4 - AA + 13 years or BS + 10 years or MS + 9 years
Relevant experience must be in signals analysis, related to comms signals (e.g., bitstream analysis, waveform analysis, protocol analysis), network troubleshooting, network traffic characterization, and/or network security analysis. Degree in Eng, Math, Comp Sci, Phys Sci or related tech field. Level 1 - 6 years or AA + 4 years or BS + 0 years; Level 2 - 9 years or AA + 7 years or BS + 5 years or MS + 3 years; Level 3 - 12 years or AA + 10 years or BS + 8 years or MS + 6 years; Level 4 -15 years or AA + 13 years or BS + 10 years or MS + 9 years
CISSP, GIAC GREM or CREA Cert preferred. Degree in Comp Sci, Comp Eng, Info Sys or related discipline. Level 1 - AA + 4 years or BS + 2 years; Level 2 - AA + 7 years or BS + 5 years or MS + 3 years; Level 3 - AA + 10 years or BS + 8 years or MS + 6 years; Level 4 - AA + 13 years or BS + 10 years or MS + 9 years
The HPC Software Engineer designs, develops, tests, deploys, documents, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software for HPC (high performance computing) systems based upon documented requirements. Critical for an HSE is either a very strong math background and/or a very strong computer hardware background. One or both of these is required in order for the HSE to be able to understand the intricacies of the HPC architecture that is being targeted by the software being developed, or to understand the complex mathematical principles which underlie the software applications being developed. The HPC systems might include, but are not limited to, processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and systems which incorporate data repositories, data transport services, and application and systems development and monitoring. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Open Source Software (OSS) and/or Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS)/Government Off-The- Shelf (GOTS) software in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components. Working knowledge of Configuration Management (CM) tools and Web Services implementation. Level 2: U) Bachelor's degree in Math, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus five (5) years of experience as an HSE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
OR
(U) Master's degree in Math, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus three (3) years of experience as an HSE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
OR
(U) Seven (7) years of experience as an HSE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity. Level 3: (U) Bachelor's degree in Math, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus seven (7) years of experience as an HSE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
OR
(U) Master's degree in Math, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus five (5) years of experience as an HSE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
OR
(U) Nine (9) years of experience as an HSE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
Relevant experience must be in malware reverse engineering. CISSP, GIAC GREM or CREA is required. Degree in Comp Sci, Comp Eng, Info Sys, or related. Level 2 - AA + 7 years or BS + 5 years or MS + 3 years or PhD + 2 years; Level 3 - AA + 10 years or BS + 8 years or MS + 6 years or PhD + 4 years; Level 4 - AA + 13 years or BS + 10 years or MS + 9 years or PhD + 7 years
Applies systems engineering principles throughout the systems life cycle phases: Concept, Development, Production, Utilization, Support, and Retirement. Interacts with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts. Communicates with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives. Responsibility for the technical integrity, quality, and completeness of work performed and deliverables associated with one or more of the 25 process areas defined by ISO/IEC15288:
• Technical Process Area - Stakeholder Requirements Definition, Requirements Analysis, Architectural Design, Implementation, Integration, Verification, Transition, Validation, Operation, Maintenance, and Disposal.
• Project Process Area - Project Planning, Project Assessment and Control, Decision Management, Risk Management, Configuration Management, Information Management, and Measurement.
• Enterprise (Organizational Project-Enabling) Process Area - Project Portfolio Management, Infrastructure Management, Lifecycle Model Management, Human Resource Management, and Quality Management.
• Agreement Process Area - Acquisition and Supply. Level 1: (U) No demonstrated experience is required. (U) Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. (U) Five (5) years of SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. Level 2: (U) A High School Diploma or GED plus six (6) years of general system engineering experience (any Process Area).
OR
(U) A Bachelor's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus two (2) years of systems engineering experience.
OR
(U) A Master's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
OR
(U) A PhD in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university. Level 3: (U) A High School Diploma or GED plus twelve (12) years of general system engineering experience.
OR
(U) A Bachelor's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus seven (7) years of systems engineering experience.
OR
(U) A Master's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus five (5) years of systems engineering experience.
OR
(U) A PhD in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus three (3) years of systems engineering experience. Level 4: (U) A High School Diploma or GED plus fourteen (14) years of general system engineering experience.
OR
(U) A Bachelor's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus ten (10) years of systems engineering experience.
OR
(U) A Master's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus eight (8) years of systems engineering experience.
OR
(U) A PhD in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus eight (8) years of systems engineering experience. Level 5: (U) A High School Diploma or GED plus nineteen (19) years of general system engineering experience.
OR
(U) A Bachelor's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus fifteen (15) years of systems engineering experience.
OR
(U) A Master's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus thirteen (13) years of systems engineering experience.
OR
(U) A PhD in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus thirteen (13) years of systems engineering experience. Level 6: (U) A High School Diploma or GED plus twenty-four (24) years of general system engineering experience.
OR
(U) A Bachelor's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus twenty (20) years of systems engineering experience.
OR
(U) A Master's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus eighteen (18) years of systems engineering experience.
OR
(U) A PhD in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus eighteen (18) years of systems engineering experience.
