National Security Agency

#StoriesofNSA - My dad worked here (retired Air Force) so I lived on Fort Meade for a fair bit of my formative years. In college, they had a Family Day, and I came in with my dad. It was underwhelming but I signed up for the NSA educational co-operative program anyway. (Students who are selected to participate in NSA’s Co-Op Program alternate semesters of full-time work with full-time school, including summer semesters until they graduate. This work experience allows the student to be prepared for full-time employment post-graduation.) I got to work on some fascinating projects throughout my tours in the Co-Op program, so that was great. I had never realized the diversity of work we do here. There's so much here where I can be creative. I can live authentically, be myself, and work on some amazing projects. I was not surprised by how interesting it was to work at NSA. But what blew me away was how most folks are willing to take your input, appreciate your perspective so you feel like you are contributing to the mission. We also have a growing amount of diversity here - people from other states, countries, and cultures. I expected a much more rigid work environment but was pleasantly surprised. I believe that addressing people with humility, kindness, empathy, and confidence will get you a long way. You can do a whole lot more than you might think you can. – DJ

Flexibility at NSA means creating a schedule that supports the mission and your life. This is what that balance looks like for Laura and Lavade. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e9XBhHaA.

There’s lots to learn any time you start a new job. To help you navigate our large organization, decipher our (many!) acronyms and become acclimated to our policies, procedures and just the community here at NSA in general, we have our own orientation program, plus a buddy program and mentors. Join us on August 7 to learn more about how we assist new hires.

In honor of Disability Pride Month, we’re sharing feedback we received from Billy S. about NSA’s supportive culture. Watch a recent NSA in Focus recording featuring a panel of employees talking about equal access at the agency. https://bit.ly/3RZgoSr

NSA is publishing the final set of guidance in our series on the pillars of DoD’s Zero Trust framework — a security model focused on data and services protection through the enforcement of dynamic trust policies. The Cybersecurity Information Sheet released today focuses on, the Automation and Orchestration Pillar. It emphasizes dynamic security responses for quicker identification and reaction times. Learn more about this guidance and all our Zero Trust reports: https://lnkd.in/esg4m_69

At NSA, we’re so much more than SIGINT and cyber. You might be surprised to learn, as Tafra was, just how many types of careers we have available. Don’t miss tomorrow’s webinar! https://bit.ly/3xg3Wqh

The People’s Republic of China is targeting government and business networks in the U.S. and Australia. To help network defenders protect their systems, we’re releasing a set of case studies and guidance along with our Australian partners and other agencies. Read it now to understand PRC tradecraft and counter future targeting: https://lnkd.in/eRzMTKE6

Once you’re in at NSA, the opportunities to change careers are endless due to our sheer size and support for your professional development. Gabrielle is an NSA police officer – for now. Tune in to hear her and the rest of our panel discuss their unique careers.

"Nothing prepares you for a job in technology transfer," said NSA tech transfer agent Cortny Dailey. "There never is a dull moment at work—there is always something new and different going on. I love that I can be creative in solving problems." Dailey was recently recognized for making a difference in the federal technology transfer (T2) community. Her advice to those interested in the field is to ask plenty of questions and find a mentor for guidance. Read more about Cortny’s tech transfer story: https://lnkd.in/eg7Cq_rh

The Nation's freedoms did not come without cost, and we honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice by striving to uphold the core values of democracy enshrined in their victory - life, liberty, and justice. This Independence Day, we thank those who are currently protecting our Nation from our adversaries. NSA works tirelessly alongside our active duty service members every day to counter such forces, both abroad and at home, by defending, strengthening, and supporting democratic governments around the world. Who are you honoring today?