Senior Cryptologic Computer Scientist, Level 3 — Mission Analytics

Independent Software, Inc.; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Software is seeking a Cryptologic Computer Scientist, Level 3 at Fort Meade, MD to advance analytics platforms and cryptologic capabilities in support of national security missions.

You will collaborate with a Data Science Lead to design and build scalable tools, apply software engineering best practices, and contribute to mission-driven cyber analytics. TS/SCI clearance is required and a strong background in computer science is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or closely related field
• Must include at least one programming course and four upper-level math courses (Calculus level or higher)
• Relevant experience must include at least one of: Theoretical or applied computer science; Modeling or simulation development; Algorithm analysis, design, or evaluation; Reverse engineering; Vulnerability research or exploitation

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with a Data Science Lead to build and support advanced analytics pipelines and data models
• Design, develop, deliver, and operate solutions to complex cryptologic computer science problems
• Apply software engineering best practices to mission-driven data science challenges
• Develop scalable, secure, and mission-aligned tools that support complex analytic systems
• Perform advanced tasks in forensics, attack attribution, network protection, warning indicators, penetration testing, and knowledge discovery
• Conduct analysis, modeling, simulation, and reverse engineering to inform mission outcomes
• Work with large-scale structured and unstructured datasets to uncover insights that support national security missions
• Provide support for CNO tools, mission systems, and operational cyber activities

Skills

Algorithm analysis

Data structures

Programming languages

Software engineering

Independent work

Education

Doctoral degree + 4 years

Master's degree + 6 years

Bachelor's degree + 8 years

Associate degree + 10 years

Job description

Independent Software is seeking a Cryptologic Computer Scientist, Level 3 at Fort Meade, MD to advance analytics platforms and cryptologic capabilities in support of national security missions.

You will collaborate with a Data Science Lead to design and build scalable tools, apply software engineering best practices, and contribute to mission-driven cyber analytics. TS/SCI clearance is required and a strong background in computer science is essential.