Cryptologic Computer Scientist — Secure Systems Expert

Synergy ECP; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy ECP, headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, seeks highly qualified computer science professionals to design and deliver cryptologic CS solutions within a rigorous scientific framework. Candidates should have strong fundamentals in algorithms, data structures, and CS theory.

The role emphasizes developing capabilities for forensics, network protection, and active system indicators, with opportunities to impact defense-related digital security in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field with required years of experience.
• Degree must be in CS; IT/IS degrees may be considered if coursework matches.
• Design, develop, deliver and operate cryptologic CS solutions within a scientific framework.
• Requisite CS skills (OS, compiler theory, database theory, algorithms, computer architecture, discrete math, programming language theory, data structures) are applied to problems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deliver and operate cryptologic CS solutions.
• Apply CS knowledge to forensic analysis, protection of networks, warnings and indicators.
• Contribute to knowledge discovery of passive and active systems.
• Work within a scientific framework to tackle hard cryptologic problems.

Skills

Algorithm analysis

Data structures

Computer architecture

Programming languages theory

Discrete mathematics

Operating systems knowledge

Compiler theory

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field

Master’s degree in CS or related field

Doctoral degree in CS or related field

Associate’s degree with relevant experience

Job description

Synergy ECP, headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, seeks highly qualified computer science professionals to design and deliver cryptologic CS solutions within a rigorous scientific framework. Candidates should have strong fundamentals in algorithms, data structures, and CS theory.

The role emphasizes developing capabilities for forensics, network protection, and active system indicators, with opportunities to impact defense-related digital security in a challenging environment.