Cryptologic Computer Scientist 4

Sentar; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Generous 401(k) match

Competitive PTO plan

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

A leading technology solutions firm in Fort Meade, MD, is seeking a Cryptologic Computer Scientist 4. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in computer science with a focus on cybersecurity problems. Responsibilities include designing and developing solutions for cryptologic issues, requiring TS/SCI clearance. The role demands significant relevant experience and education, with a comprehensive benefits package highlighting employee ownership and competitive benefits. Join us at Sentar to build and innovate your career.

Qualifications

• Clearance Level: TS/SCI with Active Poly.
• Degree must be in Computer Science or related field with programming and upper-level math.
• Relevant experience must be in a computer science area.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deliver, and operate solutions to cryptologic computer science problems.
• Create solutions for forensics and attack attribution.
• Facilitate protection of critical networks and active systems.

Skills

Operating systems

Compiler theory

Database theory

Algorithm analysis

Computer architecture

Discrete math

Programming language theory

Data structures

Education

Doctoral degree

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Associates degree

Job description

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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 affirmative action and equal opportunity employer M/F/Vets/Persons with disabilities

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