Cryptologic Computer Scientist

Responsibilities

The Cryptologic Computer Scientist will design, develop, deliver, and operate solutions to hard cryptologic computer science problems within a scientific framework. This position will require computer science skills (operating systems, compiler theory, database theory, algorithm analysis, computer architecture, discrete math, programming language theory, and data structures).

Required Qualifications

• Experience with Python, Spark, and working with large-scale data.
• Must have a strong background in network protocol analysis.
• The ideal candidate will be inquisitive and have a discovery-focused mindset.
• Level 2: 5 years of relevant experience in the following areas: computer system research, simulation/model development and prototyping, software design, programming, computational science, algorithm analysis, design, and reverse engineering/designing/developing to include hardware and/or software.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fields such as (Engineering, Mathematics, Information Technology, or Information Systems), only if the following foundational Computer Science areas are met: algorithms, computer architecture, programming methodologies, data structures, logic and computation, and advanced mathematics.
• Level 3: 8 years of relevant experience in the following areas: computer system research, simulation/model development and prototyping, software design, programming, computational science, algorithm analysis, design, and reverse engineering/designing/developing to include hardware and/or software.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fields such as (Engineering, Mathematics, Information Technology, or Information Systems), only if the following foundational Computer Science areas are met: algorithms, computer architecture, programming methodologies, data structures, logic and computation, and advanced mathematics.
• Level 4: 11 years of relevant experience in the following areas: computer system research, simulation/model development and prototyping, software design, programming, computational science, algorithm analysis, design, and reverse engineering/designing/developing to include hardware and/or software.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fields such as (Engineering, Mathematics, Information Technology, or Information Systems), only if the following foundational Computer Science areas are met: algorithms, computer architecture, programming methodologies, data structures, logic and computation, and advanced mathematics.

Security Clearance

A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

Pay

Pay Range: $49,996.80 - $290,004.00