After graduation in 1984 , Bace started working at the NSA .
While searching for a flexible job to allow Bace to care for Bace 's autistic son who was later diagnosed with leukemia , Bace took an assignment in 1989 in the National Computer Security Center .
After graduation in 1984 , Bace started working at the NSA , and while searching for a flexible job to allow her to care for her autistic son who was later diagnosed with leukemia , she took an assignment in 1989 in the National Computer Security Center .