Cryptologic Computer Scientist 3

Sentar; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Generous 401(k) match

Generous PTO with tenure

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Life and Disability insurance

Job summary

Sentar seeks a Cryptologic Computer Scientist 3 in Maryland to design, develop, and deliver advanced cryptologic solutions for mission-critical tasks. You will tackle forensics, attribution, and network protection using state-of-the-art computer science techniques and Python-based tools.

The role emphasizes operating systems, algorithms, data structures, and programming language theory, with a focus on real-world cryptologic missions and active problem solving in a highly secure environment.

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)

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deliver, and operate cryptologic computer science solutions for forensics, attribution, network protection, and penetration tasks.
• Apply computer science principles (OS, compiler theory, databases, algorithms, architecture, math) to solve complex problems.
• Conduct VHF/RF analysis using Python and related tools to support cryptologic missions.

Skills

VHF/RF analysis

Python

Operating systems

Algorithms

Education

Doctoral degree

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Associates degree

Tools

Python

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 3 in MD!

Role Description

We are looking for a skilled cryptologic computer scientist to design, develop, and deliver cutting-edge solutions in a scientific framework. You will work on a variety of mission-critical tasks, such as forensics, attack attribution, critical network protection, and penetration testing. Using your expertise in computer science, you will apply advanced techniques and tools, covering areas like operating systems, algorithms, and data structures, to tackle complex issues. You’ll contribute to impactful cryptologic and computer science missions with state-of-the-art approaches. We are specifically looking for someone who can conduct VHF/RF analysis utilizing their familiarity with Python.

The Level 3 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

Clearance Level: TS/SCI with active Poly

Education

• 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)

Experience

• 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 affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vets/Persons with Disabilities

Build, Innovate, Secure Your Career at Sentar.