Senior Computer Scientist — Cloud & Distributed Intelligence
Amentum
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Job summary
Amentum is seeking a Senior-Level Computer Scientist to design, develop, and maintain complex software systems for intelligence operations. You will work across JIOC environments, employing cloud-native architectures, distributed systems, and DevSecOps practices to ensure secure, scalable solutions.
The role requires a Master’s (or PhD) in a relevant field, 7–10 years of experience, and TS/SCI with poly if requested.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field preferred
- Advanced expertise in multiple programming languages, frameworks, and development paradigms
- Experience leading software development teams and managing complex projects
- Advanced expertise in cloud-native architecture and deployment strategies
- Knowledge of federal information security requirements and compliance frameworks
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex intelligence requirements into technical solutions
- Experience mentoring junior developers and providing technical guidance
Responsibilities
- Apply computer science disciplines including software engineering, algorithms, distributed systems, cloud computing, full-stack development, and database management.
- Design and develop technical solutions that meet JIOC mission requirements and close intelligence gaps.
- Support the development and optimization of automated intelligence processes and analysis tools.
- Investigate, prototype, and evaluate emerging technologies and processes to enhance intelligence capabilities.
- Integrate new technologies into existing operational architectures to improve intelligence effectiveness.
- Implement and integrate open-source, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS), and government off-the-shelf (GOTS) technologies.
- Develop technical documentation, conduct code reviews, and provide technical leadership for development efforts.
- Collaborate with government, military, and contractors in complementary mission areas to identify and address technical deficiencies.
- Recommend process improvements based on operational effectiveness and emerging technologies.
- Actively participate in JIOC intelligence planning conferences and exercises, J2 working groups, intelligence system capability development meetings, Joint and national-level intelligence coordination boards, and technical exchange meetings with mission partners
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Job description
Amentum is seeking a Senior-Level Computer Scientist to design, develop, and maintain complex software systems for intelligence operations. You will work across JIOC environments, employing cloud-native architectures, distributed systems, and DevSecOps practices to ensure secure, scalable solutions.
The role requires a Master’s (or PhD) in a relevant field, 7–10 years of experience, and TS/SCI with poly if requested.
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