I have to laugh at the "genius among geniuses" quote. How come all of the NSA geniuses were so dependent on a contractor to keep everything running? Why did non

I have to laugh at the "genius among geniuses" quote. How come all of the NSA geniuses were so dependent on a contractor to keep everything running? Why did none of those geniuses see the danger in employing a person with an anti-NSA hoodie who was constantly questioning the legality of spying?