Cryptologic Computer Scientist 4

Sentar; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision + HS

Group Life + Disability insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Sentar seeks a Level 4 Cryptologic Computer Scientist in Maryland to design, develop, deliver, and operate advanced cryptologic solutions. The role encompasses forensics, attack attribution, and protection of critical networks within a rigorous scientific framework.

Requirements include a doctoral to bachelor’s degree with extensive relevant CS/CE/EE/math experience and an active TS/SCI clearance. Sentar emphasizes employee ownership, strong benefits, and a culture of empowerment.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree with 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree with 9+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with 11+ years of relevant experience.
• Associates degree with 13+ years of relevant experience.
• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or 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 within a scientific framework.
• Apply computer science skills to problems, including forensics, attribution, protection of networks, and discovery of data patterns.

Skills

Algorithm analysis

Reverse engineering

Mathematical modeling

Education

Doctoral degree + 7 years relevant experience

Master’s degree + 9 years relevant experience

Bachelor’s degree + 11 years relevant experience

Associates degree + 13 years relevant experience

CS/CE/EE/Math degree with programming + 4 upper-level math classes

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 4 in MD!

Role Description:

We are searching for someone 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.

The Level 4 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 7 years of relevant experience
• Master’s degree with 9 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree with 11 years of relevant experience
• Associates degree with 13 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 Affirmitive Action and Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vets/Persons with Disabilities

We want you to build your career at Sentar, so if you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable workplace accommodation applying for a job or at any point in the employment process, contact the Recruiting Manager at [e-mail] . Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Thank you for considering Sentar in your employment search.

Build, Innovate, Secure Your Career at Sentar.