Cryptologic Computer Scientist III with Security Clearance

Black Eagle Defense; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 124,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Eagle Defense seeks a Cryptologic Computer Scientist III to design, develop, deliver, and operate solutions for hard cryptologic problems within a scientific framework. You will contribute to forensics, attribution, network protection, and active system testing.

The role emphasizes strong Python programming, deep computer science knowledge, and experience with theoretical or applied math, algorithm design, and system modeling. Fort Meade-based on-site work is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree must be in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
• Programming experience required, with at least one programming and 4 upper-level math courses (Calculus and above)
• Experience in theoretical or applied computer science, simulation/model development, or algorithm design/analysis

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deliver, and operate cryptologic CS solutions
• Address forensics, attack attribution, and protection of networks
• Lead active system security testing and indicators development
• Engage in knowledge discovery of systems and methodologies

Skills

Operating systems

Compiler theory

Database theory

Algorithm analysis

Computer architecture

Discrete math

Programming language theory

Data structures

Strong Python

Education

Doctoral degree + 4 years experience

Master's degree + 6 years experience

Bachelor's degree + 8 years experience

Associates degree + 10 years experience

Job description

Job Description

SALARY RANGE $124,000 - $181,000/year

DUTIES

As a successful candidate for the Cryptologic Computer Scientist III role, you will 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.

Required Skills

SKILLS

Requisite computer science skills such as

• Operating systems


• Compiler theory


• Database theory


• Algorithm analysis


• Computer architecture


• Discrete math


• Programming language theory


• Data structures Are applied to each problem to provide state-of-the-art techniques, tools, and approaches.


• Must have:


• Strong Python programming skills

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS A 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 in-depth relevant experience that is clearly related to the position is required. 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). 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. Must have: