Cryptologic Computer Scientist, Level 2

Independent Software, Inc.

Fort Meade (MD)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Independent Software, Inc. seeks a Cryptologic Computer Scientist, Level 2 to apply software development, data analysis, and computer science skills to support complex mission requirements.

You will work with Big Data, Python, and Jupyter Notebooks to develop automation, manipulate and analyze data, and support mission-focused technical activities. You will collaborate with the XKS and DX teams to develop metrics, enable access discovery, and create automation for analytical workflows, ensuring

Qualifications

Strong software development and programming experience.
Experience with Big Data aggregation and analysis.
Proficiency with Python.
Experience using Pandas for data manipulation and analysis.
Experience developing metrics or methods for tracking analytical results.
Experience with access discovery and enablement.
Experience working with XKS and DX.
Experience developing Python scripts and automation.
Experience creating and working with Jupyter Notebooks.
Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Aggregate, manipulate, and analyze large and complex datasets
Use Pandas and Python to support data manipulation and analysis
Develop and track metrics to support analytical and operational requirements
Support access discovery and enablement activities
Work with XKS and DX to support technical and analytical mission requirements
Develop Python scripts and automation for data processing and analytical workflows
Create and maintain Jupyter Notebooks for analysis and repeatable technical processes
Develop software, scripts, and tools to support mission requirements
Apply software development and computer science principles to complex technical problems
Document technical approaches, analytical methods, and findings
Collaborate with technical and mission teams to develop effective solutions

Skills

Big Data analysis

Python

Pandas

Data analysis

Jupyter Notebooks

Software development

Analytical problem-solving

Access discovery

DX/XKS collaboration

Automation scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in a related field

Doctoral degree with relevant experience

Associate's degree with extensive experience

Tools

PySpark

CNO

SIGDEV

C++

Job description

What You Will Do:

As a Cryptologic Computer Scientist, Level 2 at Independent Software, you will apply software development, data analysis, and computer science skills to support complex mission requirements. This position combines development experience with hands-on analysis of large datasets, access discovery and enablement, and the development of automated analytical workflows.

You will work with Big Data, XKS and DX, and use Python and Jupyter Notebooks to develop automation, manipulate and analyze data, and support mission-focused technical activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Aggregate, manipulate, and analyze large and complex datasets
Use Pandas and Python to support data manipulation and analysis
Develop and track metrics to support analytical and operational requirements
Support access discovery and enablement activities
Work with XKS and DX to support technical and analytical mission requirements
Develop Python scripts and automation for data processing and analytical workflows
Create and maintain Jupyter Notebooks for analysis and repeatable technical processes
Develop software, scripts, and tools to support mission requirements
Apply software development and computer science principles to complex technical problems
Document technical approaches, analytical methods, and findings
Collaborate with technical and mission teams to develop effective solutions

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Strong software development and programming experience
Experience with Big Data aggregation and analysis
Proficiency with Python
Experience using Pandas for data manipulation and analysis
Experience developing metrics or methods for tracking analytical results
Experience with access discovery and enablement
Experience working with XKS and DX
Experience developing Python scripts and automation
Experience creating and working with Jupyter Notebooks
Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills

The following experience is a plus:

PySpark
CNO
SIGDEV
C++
Mobile application analysis

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree plus five (5) years of relevant experience; OR
Master’s degree plus three (3) years of relevant experience; OR
Doctoral degree plus two (2) years of relevant experience; OR
Associate’s degree plus seven (7) years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience clearly related to the position

Degree must be in Computer Science.

Related fields, such as Engineering or Mathematics, may be considered when the degree program includes a concentration of coursework in foundational Computer Science areas, including algorithms, computer architecture, programming methodologies and languages, data structures, logic and computation, and advanced mathematics such as calculus and discrete mathematics.

Information Technology (IT) or Information Systems (IS) degrees may be considered when the program contains coursework equivalent in amount and type to a Computer Science major.

Relevant experience must be in computer systems research; simulation/model development and prototyping; software design; programming; computational science; algorithm analysis and design; reverse engineering; and/or designing/developing computer or information systems, including engineering hardware and/or software.

Clearance Requirement: