Cryptologic Computer Scientist

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 87,100 - 157,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

A defense and technology firm is seeking a Cryptologic Computer Scientist to solve complex cryptologic challenges using advanced computer science principles. Located at Fort Meade, this role involves designing, developing, and deploying solutions while supporting mission-critical areas like digital forensics and network defense. Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience along with an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. Competitive compensation and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deploy, and sustain solutions to complex cryptologic computer science problems.
• Apply expertise in areas such as operating systems, algorithms, compiler theory, computer architecture.
• Support mission areas including digital forensics and attack attribution.

Job description

Cryptologic Computer Scientist

Leidos is seeking a Cryptologic Computer Scientist to support development operations at Fort Meade. Join a mission‑driven team solving complex cryptologic challenges using advanced computer science principles and cutting‑edge technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deploy, and sustain solutions to complex cryptologic computer science problems.
• Apply expertise in areas such as operating systems, algorithms, compiler theory, computer architecture, discrete mathematics, programming languages, and data structures.
• Support mission areas including digital forensics, attack attribution, critical network defense, system warnings and indicators, target system penetration, and knowledge discovery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.

Preferred Skills

Experience in systems research, software development, modeling and simulation, algorithm design, reverse engineering, and hardware/software system design.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $87,100.00 – $157,450.00

Pay and Benefits

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non‑Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.