Cryptologic Computer Scientist (2026-0184)

Acclaim Technical Services, Inc.; Annapolis (MD); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclaim Technical Services is hiring a Cryptologic Computer Scientist with TS/SCI w/ Poly to support the Defense and Homeland Security Division in Annapolis Junction, MD. This hybrid role emphasizes designing and operating advanced cryptologic computer science solutions, with strong Python and Spark experience and a background in network/protocol analysis.

The successful candidate will work on forensics, attribution, and protection of critical networks, applying rigorous systems knowledge to

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience.
• Associates degree with 10 years of relevant experience.
• Degree fields: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or related field; at least one programming course and 4 upper-level math courses.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deliver, and operate cryptologic computer science solutions.
• Advance forensics, attribution, and protection of critical networks and active systems.
• Apply computer science fundamentals to state-of-the-art techniques, tools, and approaches.

Skills

Python

Spark

Network & Protocol Analysis

Data processing

Education

Doctoral degree

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Associates degree

Job description

Acclaim Technical Services,founded in 2000, is a leading language, operations, and technology services company supporting a wide range of U.S. Federal agencies. We are an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, which is uncommon within our business sector. We see this as a significant strength, and it shows: ATS is consistently ranked as a top workplace among DC area firms and continues to grow.

We are actively recruiting a Cryptologic Computer Scientist with TS/SCI w/ Poly to support our Defense and Homeland Security Division in Annapolis Junction, MD.

Individuals will 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 will be a hybrid computer scientist/cyber threat analyst, specifically using Python, Spark, and experience working with large scale data. You need to have a strong network and protocol analysis background, and familiarity with customer tools, dataflow, anomaly detection, intrusion analysis, and data processing is beneficial.

Cryptologic Computer Scientist shall possess the following capabilities:

• 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 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).

Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree plus 4 years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of relevant experience.
• Associates degree with 10 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.
• Strong Python and Spark skills.
• Strong Network and Protocol Analysis background.
• Familiarity with customer tools, dataflow, anomaly detection, intrusion analysis, and data processing is beneficial.

Pay Range:$160,000 - $205,000

Salary Transparency

There are many factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employee owners value the flexibility at ATS that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad mix of exceptional benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At ATS, you will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package such as healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more at Employee Resources

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) STATEMENT

ATS is committed to a program of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion/creed, hairstyles and hair textures, handicap/disability, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable law. We support the employment and advancement in employment of individuals with disabilities and of protected veterans, and we treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status.