Cryptologic Computer Scientist

Synergy ECP; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy ECP, headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, seeks highly qualified computer science professionals to design and deliver cryptologic CS solutions within a rigorous scientific framework. Candidates should have strong fundamentals in algorithms, data structures, and CS theory.

The role emphasizes developing capabilities for forensics, network protection, and active system indicators, with opportunities to impact defense-related digital security in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field with required years of experience.
• Degree must be in CS; IT/IS degrees may be considered if coursework matches.
• Design, develop, deliver and operate cryptologic CS solutions within a scientific framework.
• Requisite CS skills (OS, compiler theory, database theory, algorithms, computer architecture, discrete math, programming language theory, data structures) are applied to problems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deliver and operate cryptologic CS solutions.
• Apply CS knowledge to forensic analysis, protection of networks, warnings and indicators.
• Contribute to knowledge discovery of passive and active systems.
• Work within a scientific framework to tackle hard cryptologic problems.

Skills

Algorithm analysis

Data structures

Computer architecture

Programming languages theory

Discrete mathematics

Operating systems knowledge

Compiler theory

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field

Master’s degree in CS or related field

Doctoral degree in CS or related field

Associate’s degree with relevant experience

Job description

Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Synergy ECP is a leading provider of cybersecurity, software and systems engineering and IT services to the U.S. intelligence and defense communities. The company leverages its expertise in data transport solutions, software and systems engineering, and other solutions to deliver critical and innovative capabilities to high-level decision makers that enhance our nation’s security.
In an ultra-competitive environment, Synergy ECP has thrived by adhering to our name, making sure excellence is displayed by our Employees, to our Customers and by Improving Performance (ECP).
It’s what sets us apart, enabling us to be an autonomous yet agile business that delivers huge results - showing we’re ready to meet our customers’ evolving demands.
Synergy ECP has earned a client list that includes numerous Fortune 100 companies, in addition to multiple branches of the US government and military services.
Synergy ECP is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree plus 3 years of relevant experience or a Doctoral degree and 2 years of relevant experience. An Associate’s degree plus 7 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.
• Degree must be in Computer Science (CS). Related fields (e.g., Engineering, Mathematics) may be considered relevant if the program contains, at minimum, a concentration of courses in the following fundamental CS areas: algorithms; computer architecture (not network architecture); programming methodologies and languages; data structures; logic and computation; and advanced mathematics (for example, calculus, discrete mathematics). Information Technology (IT) or Information Systems (IS) degrees may be considered relevant if the programs contain the amount and type of coursework equivalent to a CS major.
• Design, develop, deliver and operate solutions to hard cryptologic computer science problems within a scientific framework. The solutions may arise in the forms of forensics and attack attribution, protection of critical networks, active systems warnings and indicator, active penetration into target systems, knowledge discovery of passive and active systems, or other cryptologic computer science mission support.
• Requisite computer science skills (operating systems, compiler theory, database theory, algorithm analysis, computer architecture, discrete math, programming language theory, and data structure) are applied to each problem to provide state-of-the-art techniques, tools, and approaches.