National Security Agency

To a major player in the impact of our mission, U.S. Department of Justice - Happy Birthday! Ensuring the safety of our country is a team sport, and we cannot overlook the tremendous effort the DOJ does when it comes to our protection of civil rights.

What do attorneys, doctors, animators, interior designers and police officers all have in common? They all have a place at NSA. Register now to learn more about some of our lesser-known support roles. https://bit.ly/3xg3Wqh

Meet Wei, a chief operations officer who has been working in cyber at NSA for over a decade! Watch his story to learn more about his experiences, career growth and how he's balanced work and family life with the full support of the agency. #SucceedatNSA

#StoriesofNSA - When I started as a High School Work Study (HSWS), I didn't know anything about NSA. My Business teacher approached me about a position at NSA and my response was "Why?” He said "This would be great for your career. See what happens." It felt great to know that my teacher could see something in me that I couldn't even see in myself. I honestly wanted to be a pediatrician because I love kids and wanted to give back. My teacher convinced me to apply along with 50 other students and only three of us made it through. NSA is like a huge city – similar to New York, with different boroughs with unique aspects such as its own acronyms. You’ll only know them if you're here. And I am pleased to see how NSA has expanded their marketing efforts over the years. It has evolved from being a super secretive, No Such Agency to a more open, transparent organization that attracts top talent through various public efforts. I'm really impressed with the resources the agency provides (and continues to increase) to support government employees. A year ago, my wife and I wanted to pursue fostering so we ended up becoming certified foster parents. Our prayers were answered in April of 2023 when we were blessed with 18-months old twins. The joy, love, and laughter that the kiddos brought to us was irreplaceable and the best thing that ever happened to us. And I'm so grateful for the paid parental leave that enabled anyone who is having children/biological/fostering/adopting to take time away to bond with your children. We both had so much support from our supervisors. The agency really showed that family is a priority as well as mission and I'll never forget that. I'm a people-person by nature and have always had a nurturing spirit to take care of people. My favorite role has been going from the African American Employee Resource Group Chairperson to the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Deputy Director. I was in the ERG space right before society was impacted by social unrest and the pandemic and it felt very fraught to be leading. We really needed each other through the process and collectively we needed to trust the community and trust each other to navigate it all successfully. When I moved to the broader scope of DEIA, it had its moments where it felt similar. I applied for this role because I was (and still) passionate about ensuring people are valued, seen, and heard. It hurts me to my core when I hear that the workforce is encountering various obstacles that hinder their success. I just want everyone to be a good human as a close friend of mine would always say. I want to help the agency make progress for all, especially the underrepresented groups that need support, advocacy, and allyship to help shake loose barriers. I believe in inclusivity and civility for all, and I’m so lucky that in my job, I get to help move us closer to that goal –no one should be left out. #pride

A few weeks ago, we hosted an NSA in Focus event about the incredible continuing education opportunities that are available at the agency. If you’re interested in learning how we can help you attain new skills, certifications or an advanced degree while you’re working at NSA, watch the full recording now: https://bit.ly/4ckLE5O.

Throughout history, women have pioneered the intelligence field. NSA proudly celebrates their achievements every day, but especially on International Women in Engineering Day! Thank you to the innovative and dedicated women engineers who make our vital mission happen. And we’re proud to announce that the most widely read recruitment magazine for female engineers in the nation, Woman in Engineer Magazine, named NSA the number one government employer! #womenengineers #eopublications

#StoriesofNSA - I landed here because I just kept saying “Hey, you should hire me.” Seriously! I was in my last couple months of my military service and I was already working at Fort Meade. I was in an amazing office with great civilians that I did not want to leave so I just started asking them to hire me. At first, I think the hiring managers thought I was joking but then they noticed that I did it every Monday for about a month and they asked if I was serious. They already knew I was qualified and now they knew I was interested. Unfortunately, very soon after that I was on my way out the door and off to get my masters in Rome. But eventually I was rewarded for all my efforts, I was hired at NSA as a civilian. It really surprised me that while we are very hierarchical and structured, at the same time we are very much people focused as well. You can be at a high-level official meeting and someone with purple hair will be sitting next to a high-ranking military member who is sitting next to someone in a hoodie. And each individual will be able to speak and be respected, and share their thoughts on the topic. It doesn't matter so much what you wear to work, it's what you bring to work that we focus on. If I was describing NSA to a friend or family member, I would say that it’s like one of those menus that you get at a restaurant and it seems like the menu has everything you could ever want on it. It’s like if you’re looking at our vacancies list and saying to yourself “I don’t know who I want to be yet in this life but let me try this one.” Or it’s like if you’re on a rollercoaster ride that is also a ‘pick your own adventure.’ I have been in offices with people that are so intelligent with experience in so many fields and I think “I can't believe I get to work with these people.” I've been in situations that I never thought I would be in. I've been in rooms with senior officials that I never thought I would be able to shake hands with, watching them make extraordinary decisions. I've been on DEIA boards where I never thought it would be a topic of discussion at work. NSA is a place where you can be your greatest champion. I would want everyone to know that NSA has been at the front of many important conversations. One of the reasons I wanted to join as a civilian is because NSA has been at the forefront of DEIA issues and has offered me some really cool opportunities. I have been able to go to OUT and Equal Conferences, I've represented the government at the International Human Rights conferences, I have served on the Pride ERG board, presented as a keynote speaker, and had my voice heard on issues as a queer person of color. NSA has been a very welcoming and warm community for the Pride – advancing DEIA issues in times of uncertainty, continuing to make sure that it supports all of its employees, no matter what. #pride

We’re looking for motivated professionals to design, deploy and maintain cutting-edge network solutions worldwide. Opportunities are available in penetration testing, defensive operations, cyber threat identification and network solutions deployment across various platforms including WAN, CAN, LAN, DCN and Satellite. Learn more about how you can protect our nation from cyber threats. https://bit.ly/3V20mrw

NSA is celebrating Juneteenth by recognizing the powerful history behind the holiday, and the sacrifices and contributions of Black/African Americans to the Nation. We know our strength is our diverse workforce whose talents are critical to keeping the Nation secure. Interested in using your talent to help secure the Nation? Check out https://lnkd.in/gYRhy5J and apply today!

If you’re a #veteran or just getting out of the military, NSA has a place for you. Let’s chat at Thursday’s Corporate Gray event about our career options, continual learning opportunities and more. https://lnkd.in/e_kgKKk