Cryptanalytic Computer Scientist

About the role

Cryptanalytic Computer Scientists solve challenging cryptanalytic, high-performance computing, and computer network operations problems of critical importance to protecting the nation's interests in cyberspace.

Responsibilities

• Using principles, techniques, procedures, and tools to architect and facilitate the development of hardware solutions
• Applying software engineering principles to design and/or develop software applications
• Developing methods and applications for tools to exploit and analyze computer systems and network vulnerabilities
• Determining and implementing security measures to protect computer systems and networks
• Designing and optimizing algorithms, data structures, modeling, and analytics to solve real-world scientific problems
• Communicating effectively and working well in a team environment
• Desiring to learn, strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Requirements

• Candidates must be United States citizens
• Hold an active Top Secret clearance with Secure Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)
• Have a positively adjudicated polygraph

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics (including Applied Math) or a related field (i.e. other Engineering or Math) with at least one programming and at least four upper-level math classes (Calculus and above), required.
• Level 1: 2 years applicable experience with a bachelor’s degree, OR 4 years’ applicable experience with associate degree
• Level 2: 2 years’ applicable experience with a PhD, OR 3 years’ applicable experience with a master’s degree, OR 5 years’ applicable experience with a bachelor’s degree, OR 7 years’ applicable experience with an associate degree
• Level 3: 4 years’ applicable experience with a PhD, OR 6 years’ applicable experience with a master’s degree, OR 8 years’ applicable experience with a bachelor’s degree, OR 10 years’ applicable experience with an associate degree
• Level 4: 7 years’ applicable experience with a PhD, OR 9 years’ applicable experience with a master’s degree, OR 11 years’ applicable experience with a bachelor’s degree, OR 13 years’ applicable experience with an associate degree

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities

Benefits

WarCollar Industries, LLC offers:

• Medical insurance premium coverage
• Paid time off based on billable hours
• Federal holidays plus your birthday
• Matching 401k
• Education reimbursement
• Performance bonuses
• Referral bonuses
• Government shutdown protection
• Monthly team building events
• Two major social events annually

Pay

Salary range: $80,000 - $150,000 per year

Schedule

Full-time, remote work