Cryptanalytic Computer Scientist - Entry to Mid Level (Maryland)

US National Security Agency/Central Security Service; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The US National Security Agency/Central Security Service (NSA) in Fort Meade, MD seeks analysts with a computer science background to solve complex problems, test innovative approaches, and research new solutions in cryptanalytic contexts. This role emphasizes cryptanalytic work and protecting critical information.

Apply your computer science expertise to develop cryptanalytic capabilities and techniques to exploit cryptographic systems, joining the world's most advanced team of computer science

Qualifications

• Entry requires Associate's degree plus 2 years relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree and no experience.
• Full Performance: Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree plus 3 years, or Master's degree plus 1 year, or Doctoral degree and no experience.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex problems, test innovative approaches and research new solutions.
• Apply computer science expertise to develop cryptanalytic capabilities and techniques to exploit cryptographic systems.

Skills

Computer science

Cryptanalysis

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

Job description

NSA is in search of analysts with a computer science background to solve complex problems, test innovative approaches and research new solutions. We are looking for you to apply your computer science expertise to develop cryptanalytic capabilities and techniques to exploit cryptographic systems. Help protect national security interests as part of the world's most advanced team of computer science and cryptanalytic professionals!

ENTRY/DEVELOPMENTAL

Entry is with an Associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree and no experience.

FULL PERFORMANCE

Entry is with an Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience. or a Doctoral degree and no experience.