Cryptologic Computer Scientist 4

Sentar Inc.; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision options

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive PTO plan

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in Fort Meade, MD is seeking a Cryptologic Computer Scientist 4 to design and develop solutions addressing complex cryptologic problems. The ideal candidate should hold a relevant advanced degree and have extensive experience in computer science, algorithm development, and network protection. This role involves significant responsibility for safeguarding critical systems, making it essential for candidates to possess a TS/SCI clearance with an active polygraph. Competitive benefits and a collaborative work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Clearance TS/SCI with Active Poly required.
• Experience in simulation/model development and mathematical methods is needed.
• Understanding of operating systems, database theory, and data structures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deliver, and operate cryptologic computer science solutions.
• Facilitate protection of critical networks and active systems.
• Conduct knowledge discovery of passive and active systems.

Skills

Forensics and attack attribution

Computer science skills

Algorithm analysis and design

Reverse engineering

Education

Doctoral degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree with 9 years of relevant experience

Bachelor’s degree with 11 years of relevant experience

Associate’s degree with 13 years of relevant experience

Job description

About Sentar

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 build, innovate, and secure your career at Sentar.

Role Description

We are searching for a Cryptologic Computer Scientist 4 in MD who will design, develop, deliver, and operate solutions to hard cryptologic computer science problems within a scientific framework. The right candidate 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 mission support.

Level 4 Capabilities

Design, develop, deliver, and operate solutions to hard cryptologic computer science problems within a scientific framework. 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 mission support. Requisite computer science skills—including 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
• Associate’s 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 (theoretical or applied), simulation/model development, designing/developing/using/evaluating mathematical models, methods, and/or techniques (e.g., algorithm development), algorithm analysis and design, reverse engineering, and/or designing/developing computer and information systems, including engineering hardware and/or software.

Benefits at Sentar

• 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 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
• Mental health awareness programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development reimbursement
• Recognition and Awards programs

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