Cryptologic Computer Scientist

Job Description

Leidos is seeking a Cryptologic Computer Scientist to support development operations at Fort Meade. Join a mission-driven team solving complex cryptologic challenges using advanced computer science principles and cutting-edge technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deploy, and sustain solutions to complex cryptologic computer science problems.
• Apply expertise in areas such as operating systems, algorithms, compiler theory, computer architecture, discrete math, programming languages, and data structures.
• Support mission areas including digital forensics, attack attribution, critical network defense, system warnings and indicators, target system penetration, and knowledge discovery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and 8 years of relevant experience
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required

Preferred Skills

• Experience in systems research, software development, modeling and simulation, algorithm design, reverse engineering, and hardware/software system design.

About the Role

Join a mission-driven team solving complex cryptologic challenges using advanced computer science principles and cutting-edge technologies.

Benefits

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you – apply today!

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If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Pay and Benefits

• Pay Range: $107,900.00 - $195,050.00
• Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.