Cryptologic Computer Scientist

Marquee Defense; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquee Defense seeks a qualified professional to design, develop, and operate cryptologic computer science solutions in a rigorous scientific framework. You will tackle forensics, network protection, threat detection, and system penetration tasks using state-of-the-art techniques.

The role requires setting up isolated training environments, scripting in Python/Bash/Ansible, and working with VMs across operating systems.

Qualifications

• Degree in CS/CE/EE/Math with programming exposure
• At least 4 upper-level math courses (Calculus and above)
• Experience solving cryptologic/computer science problems

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement cryptologic/computer science solutions
• Set up and maintain training environments for cybersecurity exercises
• Address forensics, network protection, threat detection, and system penetration tasks
• Utilize advanced techniques and tools to deliver cutting-edge solutions

Skills

Python scripting

Bash

Ansible

VMs

Operating systems

Algorithm analysis

Data structures

Cybersecurity

Cryptography

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Associates degree

Upper-level math coursework

Tools

Compiler theory

Database theory

Programming language theory

Job description

Fort Meade or National Business Park area

Job Type:

Full time in-person

Clearance:

Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph

Description

Design, develop, deliver and operate solutions to hard cryptologic computer science problems within a scientific framework

Solutions may arise in the forms of forensics and attack attribution, protection of critical networks, active systems warnings and indicators, 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 structures are applied to each problem to provide state-of-the-art techniques, tools, and approaches

Set up, maintain, and support isolated/airgapped training environments for cybersecurity exercises, teams, and workshops

Experience with virtual machines (VMs) on various operating systems preferred

Scripting skills in Python, Bash, Ansible, or similar is required (willingness to learn acceptable)

Design, develop, and implement solutions for complex cryptographic and computer science problems

Solutions address areas like forensics, network protection, threat detection, and system penetration

Utilize advanced techniques and tools to deliver cutting-edge solutions

Work Experience

NOTE: Military Multiplier: Relevant military experience is credited as 1.25X years experience!

Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience

Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of relevant experience

Associates degree with 7 years of relevant experience

Specialty Experience

None required

Computer science area (i.e. theoretical or applied)

Designing/developing/using/evaluating mathematic models, methods, and/or techniques (e.g. algorithm or development)

Computation science

Algorithm analysis and design

Designing/developing computer and information systems, including engineering hardware and/or software

Education

Degree must be in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field with at least one programming and at least 4 upper-level math classes (Calculus and above)

Marquee Defense is an equal opportunity employer (EEO)

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.