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Patrick McCarren

Patrick McCarren Hi,

I am a high school student who is considering going into Offensive Information Systems Security, and I am wondering what kind of schooling I should have, and from where. I am also wondering if I can still work for NSA without haveing any previous military experiance. Lastly, I am wondering what I have to do to get into O.I.S.S..

Thank you very much for your time, I really appreciate it.

Mon at 4:03pm · Report
Patrick McCarren
Patrick McCarren
I am also wondering waht kind of college options NSA has, if any.

Thaks again.
2 hours ago
Jubal Jones-Rogers

Jubal Jones-Rogers Good Afternoon,

Two Part Question- I submitted an application with the Cryptologic Access Summer Intern Program (CAP) and I was just inquiring on how long the selection process would encompass, and whether or not if everyone is notified regardless of acceptance or denial?
-I am an Aeronautical Science major, -Does the NSA have any occupations dealing with flight or aerospace?

Thanks.

November 7 at 10:45am · Report
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NSA - National Security Agency
Hi Jubal - The selection process is usually in the Nov/Dec timeframe. You can call the number listed on our website to check the status of your application. We do not have any positions for Aeronautical majors. Best wishes!
Mon at 6:41am
Jubal Jones-Rogers
Mon at 4:37pm
Teresa

Teresa Question regarding the career fair on 13 November entitled "Careers and the Disabled Expo". Is this career fair only for the disabled or for anyone interested in a career at the NSA? Thanks.

November 5 at 4:51pm · Report
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NSA - National Security Agency
Hi Teresa - That career fair is open to everyone. You are welcome to attend.
Mon at 6:38am
Jacob

Jacob Is there a more private way to talk to NSA recruiters?
And maybe a way to verify that you are who you say you are?

November 5 at 12:52pm · Report
Jacob
Jacob
Is there an email?
November 6 at 1:25pm
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NSA - National Security Agency
Hi Jacob - You can email us at the email listed on our website.
Mon at 6:36am
Janessa Ciardha

Janessa Ciardha Hello! I already work for the federal government in the Department of Homeland Sec. I'm interested in moving on from my current position and I was wondering what further background checks the NSA requires?

Edward Larimore

Edward Larimore I will be submitting my resume through the NSA website soon because I will be graduating in December with my bachelors degree in Computer Science so I was wondering how long does the entire background check process usually take?

November 1 at 1:08pm · Report
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NSA - National Security Agency
Hi Edward - The length varies depending on your personal situation but average is about 4-6 months. I would recommend you submit your resume soon since you are graduating in December. Best wishes!
November 2 at 7:17am
Edward Larimore
Edward Larimore
Yes, I plan on submitting it this week. Thank you very much.
November 2 at 9:30am
Aaron Sebright

Aaron Sebright I am a high school student really looking at the NSA. I want to go to the Air Force acadamey, but I am wondering if that gives any atvantages to any other non military school.

October 31 at 2:14pm · Report
Kent Baez
Kent Baez
Being an officer, and attending military academy gives you a major advantage over the regular civilian population.
October 31 at 2:22pm
Casey Wilson

Casey Wilson Can you elaborate on the human resources plan for the future data center in Utah? Not that I'm looking, just curious.

Jeremy Felton

Jeremy Felton As a college studet majoring in computer science, what can I do now to help me obtain a future job at NSA? I plan on doing work within Linux administration.

October 26 at 12:01am · Report
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NSA - National Security Agency
Hi Jeremy - I would encourage you to take a look at our student programs while you are still in college. We offer internships, scholarships, and co-op programs. Details can be found on our website...pay attention to the deadlines! Best wishes!
October 26 at 6:44am
Tony Marquez

Tony Marquez Do you have field or analyst positions in the California central coast area?

October 21 at 4:00am · Report
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NSA - National Security Agency
Hi Tony - Our positions are in Maryland.
October 26 at 6:43am
Casi Ann Buch

Casi Ann Buch i recently was asked to update my resume regarding a job i had applied for with the nsa; i updated it, but i was wondering if there is a time limit of sorts after which i will know i am no longer being considered for this position. thank you.

October 17 at 10:23am · Report
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NSA - National Security Agency
Hi Casi - You will receive periodic emails informing you of your status. Best wishes!
October 19 at 7:36am
Adam Piland

Adam Piland Last time I checked the website for open positions I did not see the Investigators position listed. Do you anticipate having any openings in that position in the near future?

October 15 at 1:15pm · Report
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NSA - National Security Agency
Hi Adam - Our requirements do change and we recently added some new positions to the website. Please check our website for updates. Best wishes!
October 19 at 7:36am
Christopher Smith

Christopher Smith Hello. I was wondering if there was an e-mail address I could send specific career related questions to, or someone like a recruiter I could contact. Thanks for the help!

October 15 at 11:26am · Report
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NSA - National Security Agency
Hi Christopher - Our email address and phone number is listed on our website. Thanks!
October 19 at 7:34am
Erica Michel

Erica Michel Hello. I'm a high school student and I am incredibly interested in working for the NSA later in life, and I'm planning on majoring in mathematics. I was just wondering if there were any preferred colleges/universities of which the NSA recruites mathematicians from. I've heard that the University of California, Berkley is a popular choice amongst them, but what about MIT?

October 14 at 5:44pm · Report
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NSA - National Security Agency
Hi Erica - We recruit from various colleges/universities as well as visit various colleges/universities. We do visit MIT for their career fair. You can check out all the schools we visit on our website. Best wishes!
October 19 at 7:34am
Erica Michel
Erica Michel
Awesome. Thank you so much!
October 19 at 1:18pm
Tillman Palmer

Tillman Palmer Im wanting to talk to somone about persuing a career with your organiztion and I have a few questions about school and watnot. Are any represenatives/ employees of NSA going to be in the Florence, South Carolina area anytime in the future?

October 14 at 6:58am · Report
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NSA - National Security Agency
Hi Tillman - All of the locations we are visiting are listed on our website. I am not aware of something in Florence but you might notice something near by. You can also send an email or call us at the number listed on our website. Best wishes!
October 19 at 7:37am
Tillman Palmer
Tillman Palmer
Thank you so much for responding! Wow how the world has changed. Even Government organizations are on Facebook. haha. That must be a wonderful job to sit on facebook and reply to people all day. I have such dreams and aspirations but i was dumb wen i was younger and got in trouble and got a simple poss. of marijuana charge. nothing major but its ... Read Morestill a roadbump. Does that automatically disqualify me? It has always been my dream to work for your organization and i dont see why my childhood mistake should hold my whole life back.
October 21 at 12:37pm
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NSA - National Security Agency
Hi Tillman - The security clearance process looks at the whole person so I would still encourage you to apply if you are interested.
October 26 at 6:42am