Cryptanalytic Computer Scientist – Development Program

CNSS • National Security Systems; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NSA seeks entry to mid-level Computer Scientists for its development programs. Participants work on analytic applications spanning large data sets, using a mix of OSS, commercial, and government software. The role emphasizes solving hard problems and includes rotations across agency directorates to build broad skills.

Developments programs last about three years, with tailored training and opportunities in cryptanalysis, high-performance computing, and cybersecurity to ground a career at the NSA.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a degree concentration in Computer Science and Math with specific course coverage.
• Relevant experience can include cryptanalysis, cybersecurity, data science, and software engineering.
• Entry programs accept an Associate's degree with 2 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree with no experience.
• Ideal candidates thrive at solving hard problems and have strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create analytic applications spanning large, disparate data sets.
• Leverage OSS, commercial, and government software in development.
• Analyze user requirements and design software systems.
• Build prototypes and robust software applications.
• Debug, optimize, and improve software performance.
• Identify target communications within global networks and solve complex problems.
• Lead advances in computer science including AI, cybersecurity, and advanced algorithms.

Skills

cryptanalysis

computer science

computer network operations

ethical hacking

math

statistics

data science

engineering

programming

network security

Education

Associate's degree + 2 years experience

Bachelor's degree, no experience

Tools

C

C++

Java

Assembly

Python

Perl

Ruby

Bash

Node.js

Spark

Puppet

KAFKA

HADOOP

VHDL

Verilog

Job description

NSA seeks entry to mid-level Computer Scientists for its development programs. Participants work on analytic applications spanning large data sets, using a mix of OSS, commercial, and government software. The role emphasizes solving hard problems and includes rotations across agency directorates to build broad skills.

Developments programs last about three years, with tailored training and opportunities in cryptanalysis, high-performance computing, and cybersecurity to ground a career at the NSA.