Welcome to the National Security Agency - NSA/CSS

I&L (Facilities Services)

NSA employs a wide variety of individuals with installations and logistics backgrounds play a critical role in protecting our nation's security. Our employees apply their expertise to establish and maintain an agile, flexible and reliable infrastructure designed to meet today's mission needs. We rely on our skilled employees to maintain an infrastructure that is able to take advantage of the latest technologies.

While working with the installations and logistics team, you will perform facilities designs and technical services in support of NSA's mission. Your time will be dedicated to planning, analyzing and designing innovative solutions to infrastructure challenges. NSA provides you with vast opportunities to expand you knowledge and skills while supporting a team of highly motivated professionals.

Career Paths in Installations and Logistics Services
Positions in these fields are listed below. Please check our Web site periodically for our current openings.

• Architect
  NSA Architects provide designs for physical facilities to accommodate operations by performing architectural engineering calculations, developing construction specifications and preparing design and construction cost estimates.

  As an NSA Architect, you will apply your skills to such tasks as:

  • Designing roofs and curtain walls
  • Completing interior renovations
  • Proposing door hardware and finishes
• Civil Engineer
  NSA Civil Engineers perform engineering calculations and prepare engineering drawings, project specifications, technical reports and design and construction cost estimates for civil and structural systems.

  NSA Civil Engineers perform tasks in areas such as:

  • Storm water management
  • Sediment and erosion control
  • Waste water and water supply systems
  • Underground utilities
  • Principles of transportation and traffic management/traffic signalization
  • Soils and foundations
  • Environmental regulations, specifically the Maryland Department of the Environment

  NSA Structural Engineers apply their skills to perform tasks such as:.

  • Understanding the properties and uses of steel
  • Reinforcing concrete and pre-stressed concrete
  • Applying your work to find uses for wood, seismic loading and moment frames
  • Analyzing existing structures
• Electrical Engineer
  NSA Electrical Engineers perform engineering calculations and prepare engineering drawings, project specifications, technical reports and design and construction cost estimates for electrical power and control systems.

  NSA Electrical Engineers use their knowledge to perform tasks in the following areas:.

  • High, medium and low voltage electrical power installations
  • Substations
  • Overhead and underground distribution systems
  • SCADA systems
  • Digital and analog power protection equipment
  • Building services
  • Diesel combustion engine and turbine generation
  • UPS systems and switchgear
  • Power conditioning equipment
  • Lighting and grounding and lighting protection systems
• Mechanical Engineer
  NSA Mechanical Engineers perform engineering analysis and design of HVAC, air distribution and piping systems, and review mechanical system submittals for projects under construction.

  NSA Mechanical Engineers use their knowledge to perform tasks in the following areas:

  • Chilling and heating water
  • Central chiller/boiler plants
  • EMCS and HVAC
  • Ventilation, air distribution, plumbing, energy management and data centers
  • VAV systems
  • Primary/secondary pumping, testing and balancing
  • Commissioning and IAQ/HVAC system troubleshooting
• Project Manager
  NSA Project Managers assure that the Government receives contract results by effectively managing project budgets and schedules. Project Managers ensure quality materials, as well as coordinate related activities.

  NSA Project Managers perform the following tasks:

  • Scope development and management of projects
  • Schedule and budget development and management
  • Contract management and negotiation
  • Team tasks/work package coordination
  • Review coordination/facilitation
  • Construction inspections
  • Project acceptance and close outs
• Facilities Control Operator
  NSA Facilities Control Operators are responsible for the central monitoring of the mechanical, electrical and life safety systems ensuring continuous operation of all systems.

  NSA Facilities Control Operators apply their skills to such tasks as:.

  • Scheduling and unscheduling outage coordination
  • Monitoring systems performance
  • Coordinating response to system failures
• High Voltage Technician
  NSA High Voltage Technicians are responsible for monitoring and inspecting the high voltage distribution systems and its components, including everything from the utility interface to the building distribution system.

  NSA High Voltage Technicians apply their skills in the following areas:

  • Protective and monitoring devices inspections
  • Calibration and troubleshooting
  • Preventive maintenance on generator back-up systems
  • Assist with scheduled electrical outages
  • Metering of systems as required

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