Cryptologic Computer Scientist 2

Leidos; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 126,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Cryptologic Computer Scientist, where your expertise will contribute to solving critical cyber challenges. In this role, you will design and develop innovative solutions to complex cryptologic problems, leveraging state-of-the-art techniques and a strong foundation in computer science. With a focus on cyber operations, you will play a vital role in protecting critical networks and supporting mission objectives. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with skilled professionals while making a significant impact in the field of cybersecurity. If you have a passion for technology and a desire to make a difference, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in computer systems research and software design.
• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop solutions for cryptologic computer science problems.
• Support cyber operations with advanced techniques and tools.

Skills

Cryptologic Computer Science

Algorithm Analysis

Programming

Data Structures

Computer Architecture

Discrete Mathematics

Operating Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Computer Science

Doctoral degree in Computer Science

Associates degree with relevant experience

Job description

Description

Are you looking for interesting and meaningful ways to apply your knowledge and talents? Our corporate vision at Leidos is to be the global leader in the development and application of technology to solve our customers' most demanding challenges.

This is where you come in. We need a results-oriented self-starter to join our team as a Cryptologic Computer Scientist supporting cyber operations at Ft Meade, Maryland. To qualify for work in this environment, you must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, deliver and operate solutions to hard cryptologic computer science problems within a scientific framework.
• Develop solutions for problem sets such as 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.
• Use state-of-the-art techniques, tools, and approaches from a range of computer science skills such as operating systems, compiler theory, database theory, algorithm analysis, computer architecture, discrete math, programming language theory, and data structures.

Basic Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance
• Bachelor's degree plus 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 Associates 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 programs contain, at minimum, a concentration of courses in the following foundational 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.
• Relevant experience must be in computer systems research; simulation/model development and prototyping; software design; programming; computational science; algorithm analysis and design; reverse engineering; and/or designing/developing computer or information systems, including engineering hardware and/or software.

Preferred Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Poly

Original Posting Date:

2024-11-06

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $126,100.00 - $227,950.00

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 (but are not limited to) 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.