NSA Semester Intern Program for Science and Technology
Job ID: 1006018
Location: Fort George G. Meade, MD
Full-time
Responsibilities
The Semester Intern Program for Science and Technology is a 16-week program open to select college sophomores and juniors concentrating in the disciplines of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Network Engineering or Telecommunications.
As a SIP/ST participant, you will have an opportunity to work with leading computer scientists on the nation's toughest cyber-problems while enhancing your skills in an assignment that relates to your major.
About the Program
SIP/ST interns work closely with your mentor on a specific, mission-focused problem. To participate in this program, the student must have successfully completed "Data Structures". Candidates are also expected to have taken courses in one or more of the following topic areas:
Operating Systems
Compiler Theory
Algorithm Analysis
Computer Architecture
Programming Language Theory
Object-Oriented Programming
Graphics
Telecommunications
Wireless Communications
Vulnerability Discovery
Malicious Code Analysis
Intrusion Detection
Penetration Testing
Network and Security Forensics
Data Indexing/Information Retrieval
Information Visualization
Human Language Technologies
Semantic Web
Knowledge and Data Representation, Distillation and Sharing
Distributed Systems/Network Programming
Embedded Software Development
Automatic Speech Recognition
Machine Translation (Speech to Text, Language to Language)
Signal Processing
Qualifications
- You must major in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, or Networking/Telecommunications
- You must be a U.S. citizen
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred
- You must be a college sophomore or junior
- You must be eligible to be granted a security clearance
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
Interns are paid a competitive salary commensurate with their education.
Interns receive annual and sick leave as well as any federal holidays occurring during their internship.
Interns who attend schools in excess of 75 miles from Fort Meade, MD, are eligible for a round trip airfare ticket to and from school, or mileage reimbursement up to the cost of a government issued airline ticket.
Housing accommodations for interns can be arranged for long distance students.
How To Apply -
Applications for the Fall Semester must be submitted online on or before 31 March 2010. Applications received after the deadline or incomplete applications will not be considered.
To submit a resume online at www.nsa.gov/careers, click any Apply Online link. Under Basic Job Search, type in keywords, Semester Intern Program for Science and Technology and click on search. Select Semester Intern Program for Science and Technology and click on Apply Now. Follow directions as prompted.
To be considered for the SIP/ST, you must submit a complete package
A resume
Official transcript
IMPORTANT: When applying online, you may submit your resume. Please email unofficial transcripts to kjbesel@nsa.gov.
Unofficial transcripts will be accepted for application purposes to verify GPA. Official transcripts will be required prior to an official employment offer and should be mailed to:
National Security Agency
Office of Recruitment
Attn: SIP/ST Program, MB3, Suite 6779
Fort Meade, Maryland 20755-6779
For additional information, please e-mail kjbesel@nsa.gov or call (410) 854-4591.
U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. Reasonable accommodations provided to applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process where appropriate. NSA is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.