Cryptologic Computer Scientist I - Forensics & Defense

GRVTY; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 93,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

HSA with company contribution

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) with company match

Training & development

Company-sponsored events

Job summary

GRVTY is seeking an experienced Cryptologic Computer Scientist to design, develop, deliver, and operate solutions to hard cryptologic computer science problems within a scientific framework. This role focuses on leveraging forensics, attribution, and protection of critical networks while exploring knowledge discovery in passive and active systems.

You will apply theory across OS, compilers, databases, algorithms, data structures and math, while building practical solutions in Python and Spark.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Associate’s degree or JCAC with at least 4 years of relevant experience.
• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field with at least one programming course and a minimum of four upper‑level math classes (Calculus and above).
• Relevant experience in a computer science area (theoretical or applied), simulation/model development, or designing/implementing mathematical models and algorithms.
• Familiarity with customer tools.
• TS SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Nice to have experience designing, delivering cryptologic CS solutions within a scientific framework.
• Hands‑on experience with forensics, attack attribution, protection of networks, active system warnings and indicators, and active penetration of target systems.

Responsibilities

• Apply computer science skills, including operating systems, compiler theory, database theory, algorithm analysis, computer architecture, discrete mathematics, programming language theory, and data structures, to solve complex cryptologic problems.
• Develop and implement solutions using Python and Spark/PySpark.
• Leverage a strong network and protocol analysis background to support cybersecurity initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate solutions into active systems and provide actionable insights.

Skills

TS SCI clearance with polygraph

Algorithm analysis

Discrete mathematics

Programming language theory

Data structures

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree or JCAC

Degree in CS/CE/EE/Math with programming course and 4 upper-level math courses

Tools

Python

Spark/PySpark

Customer tools

Job description

GRVTY is seeking an experienced Cryptologic Computer Scientist to design, develop, deliver, and operate solutions to hard cryptologic computer science problems within a scientific framework. This role focuses on leveraging forensics, attribution, and protection of critical networks while exploring knowledge discovery in passive and active systems.

You will apply theory across OS, compilers, databases, algorithms, data structures and math, while building practical solutions in Python and Spark.