Cryptologic Computer Scientist 2

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Medical, Dental, Vision with HSAs/FSAs

Life and disability insurance

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Leave programs (holiday, bereavement,m

Job summary

Sentar seeks a Cryptologic Computer Scientist to design, develop, deliver, and operate solutions for advanced cryptologic problems. The role emphasizes forensics, attribution, and protection of critical networks.

Candidates should have strong CS fundamentals, experience with automation and Python/Jupyter notebooks, and preferred C++ & mobile app analysis capabilities. Master’s or Bachelor’s with relevant experience is required, with a TS/SCI clearance and active poly.

Qualifications

• 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
• 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)
• Relevant experience must be in a computer science area (i.e. theoretical or applied), simulation/model development, designing/developing/using/evaluating mathematic models, methods, and/or techniques (e.g. algorithm or development) computation science, algorithm analysis and design, reverse engineering, and/or designing/developing computer and information systems, including engineering hardware and/or software.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deliver, and operate solutions to hard cryptologic computer science problems within a scientific framework.
• Create solutions derived from forensics and attack attribution, facilitate protection of critical networks and active systems.
• Conduct knowledge discovery of passive and active systems, or other cryptologic computer science mission support.
• Apply computer science skills to problem solving, including operating systems, compiler theory, database theory, algorithm analysis, and data structures.
• Familiar with analytic modernization tools and experience with automation and scripting using Python and Jupyter Notebooks.

Skills

Automation scripting

Python

CNO experience

Education

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

Degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Mathematics with related coursework

Tools

C++

Jupyter Notebooks

Mobile app analysis

Job description

Sentar is proud to be an employee-owned company, fostering a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and innovation. Sentar is dedicated to developing the critical talent that the connected world demands to create solutions to address the convergence of cybersecurity, intelligence, analytics, and systems engineering. We invite you to join the team where you can build, innovate, and secure your career.

Sentar is seeking a Cryptologic Computer Scientist 2!

Role Description:

We are searching for a Cryptologic Computer Scientist to design, develop, deliver, and operate solutions to hard cryptologic computer science problems within a scientific framework. You will create solutions derived from forensics and attack attribution, facilitate protection of critical networks and active systems, and conduct knowledge discovery of passive and active systems, or other cryptologic computer science mission support. The right candidate will apply requisite computer science skills (operating systems, compiler theory, databased theory, algorithm analysis, computer architecture, discrete math, programming language theory, and data structure) to each problem to provide state-of -the-art techniques, tools, and approaches. This particular position requires access discovery and enablement experience, and you need to be familiar with analytic modernization tools. You need to have experience with automation and scripting using Python and Jupyter Notebooks. C++, any mobile app analysis experience, and CNO experience is preferred.

Qualifications:

Clearance Level:TS/SCI with active Poly

Education/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.
• 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).
• Relevant experience must be in a computer science area (i.e. theoretical or applied), simulation/model development, designing/developing/using/evaluating mathematic models, methods, and/or techniques (e.g. algorithm or development) computation science, algorithm analysis and design, reverse engineering, and/or designing/developing computer and information systems, including engineering hardware and/or software.

Benefits at Sentar:

Our unique ownership model attracts top talent, giving employees the freedom to take initiative and drive meaningful improvements. In addition to cultivating a thriving and inclusive work environment, Sentar offers an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families. Employee ownership is the foundation of our culture, promoting participation, teamwork, and accountability while ensuring long-term financial security and a commitment to excellence.

• Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision, with Health Savings or Flexible Spending Plan options
• Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long Term Care insurance options
• Group Term Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability is provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees
• Generous 401(k) match
• Competitive PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service
• Other leave programs; holiday schedule along with bereavement, maternity, jury and military duty

Sentar is an Aff... M/F/Vets/Persons with Disabilities

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