Cryptologic Computer Scientist, Level 2

Independent Software, Inc.; Ellicott City (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cryptologic Computer Scientist, Level 2, to innovate within a scientific framework. This exciting role involves designing and delivering solutions for mission-critical tasks such as forensics, attack attribution, and network protection. You will leverage your expertise in computer science, applying advanced techniques and tools to tackle complex challenges. If you are passionate about cryptology and computer science, and possess a strong educational background with relevant experience, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment that values innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree with relevant experience in computer science.
• Strong skills in algorithms, data structures, and operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop solutions for cryptologic computer science challenges.
• Conduct forensics and penetration testing to protect critical networks.

Skills

Forensics

Attack Attribution

Critical Network Protection

Penetration Testing

Operating Systems

Algorithms

Data Structures

Compiler Theory

Database Theory

Discrete Math

Education

Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Associates Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Mathematical Models

Simulation/Model Development

Job description

What you will be doing!

As a Cryptologic Computer Scientist, Level 2 you will design, develop, and deliver innovative solutions within a scientific framework. Your work will involve a variety of mission-critical tasks, including forensics, attack attribution, critical network protection, and penetration testing. Leveraging your expertise in computer science, you will employ advanced techniques and tools, focusing on operating systems, algorithms, and data structures to address complex challenges. You will play a vital role in advancing cryptologic and computer science missions using state-of-the-art approaches.

Requirements

• Design, develop, deliver, and operate solutions to hard cryptologic computer science problems within a scientific framework.
• Solutions may arise in the form 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.

Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree with 3 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of relevant experience
• Associates degree with 7 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 four 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.

Clearance Required: Must possess an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph security clearance to be considered for this role.

Independent Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE, M/F/D/V.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries
• IT Services and IT Consulting