Senior Cryptologic Computer Scientist, TS/SCI

Momentum Engineering, Inc; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Minimum of 3 weeks PTO

Company-sponsored medical plan

Company paid dental and vision insurance

Life insurance and STD/LTD plans

Job summary

A technology firm in Fort Meade, MD is looking for a highly skilled Cryptologic Computer Scientist. In this role, you will support advanced research and operational cryptologic missions, designing and optimizing algorithms for cryptanalysis and data mining. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's with 8 years. Active Top Secret clearance with Full Scope Polygraph is required. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered, including 11 paid holidays and 3 weeks of PTO.

Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with MD Full Scope Polygraph.
• Degree must be in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 8 years of relevant experience or 10 years with an Associate's degree.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize algorithms for cryptanalysis and data mining.
• Conduct research on emerging technologies and cryptographic systems.
• Analyze network protocols and encrypted data streams.

Skills

Strong Signals and Protocol analysis skills

Shell scripting

Familiarity with python

VSAT/RF experience

Education

Master’s degree in a technical field

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Associate's degree in a technical field

Job description

A technology firm in Fort Meade, MD is looking for a highly skilled Cryptologic Computer Scientist. In this role, you will support advanced research and operational cryptologic missions, designing and optimizing algorithms for cryptanalysis and data mining. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's with 8 years. Active Top Secret clearance with Full Scope Polygraph is required. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered, including 11 paid holidays and 3 weeks of PTO.