Cryptologic Computer Scientist, Level 3 with Security Clearance

About the role

Design, develop, deliver, and operate solutions to complex cryptologic computer science problems. Apply software engineering best practices to mission-driven data science challenges. Develop scalable, secure, and mission-aligned tools that support complex analytic systems. Perform advanced tasks in forensics, attack attribution, network protection, warning indicators, penetration testing, and knowledge discovery. Conduct analysis, modeling, simulation, and reverse engineering to inform mission outcomes. Work with large-scale structured and unstructured datasets to uncover insights that support national security missions.

Responsibilities

• Expertise in operating systems, algorithm analysis and design, programming languages, and data structures
• Strong software engineering and development skills, particularly for data-driven or analytics-focused systems
• Significant experience with data science, including data wrangling, machine learning, modeling, and analytic tool development
• Knowledge of compiler theory, computer architecture, database theory, and discrete mathematics
• Experience solving problems involving modeling, simulation, reverse engineering, or hardware/software development
• Experience developing software, scripts, tools, or capabilities supporting Computer Network Operations (CNO), cyber mission activities, or operational mission requirements
• Familiarity with CNO tools, operational support activities, and mission-focused cyber environments
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a mission-driven environment

Qualifications

• Candidates must meet one of the following:
• Doctoral degree plus 4 years of relevant experience
• Master’s degree plus 6 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of relevant experience
• Associate degree plus 10 years of relevant experience

Education and Experience: Education and Experience: Candidates must meet one of the following:

• Doctoral degree plus 4 years of relevant experience
• Master’s degree plus 6 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of relevant experience
• Associate degree plus 10 years of relevant experience

Additional requirements:

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or closely related field
• Must include at least one programming course and four upper-level math courses (Calculus level or higher)
• Relevant experience must include at least one of the following:
• Theoretical or applied computer science
• Modeling or simulation development
• Algorithm analysis, design, or evaluation
• Reverse engineering
• Vulnerability research or exploitation
• Computer Network Operations (CNO) support
• Design, development, or evaluation of computer or information systems (software or hardware)
• Development of software, scripts, tools, or operational capabilities supporting cyber, cryptologic, or intelligence missions

Clearance Requirement

Must possess an active TS/SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role

Benefits

Support critical national security missions that matter. Be part of a close-knit, employee-first culture where your voice is heard. Expand your skills through ongoing training, mentorship, and career development. Enjoy competitive compensation, generous benefits, and work-life balance.

Pay

• $135,028 per year
• $88,152 per year
• $105,112 per year
• $108,306 per year

Schedule

Not specified