Cryptanalytic Computer Scientist I

Job Category: GovTech Job Title: CRYPTANALYTIC COMPUTER SCIENTIST I - MARYLAND - URGENT Job Type: Full-time Clearance Level: Top Secret/SCI - Full Scope Polygraph Work Arrangement: On-site Job Location: Fort Meade MD Salary: 110K - 120K Background Analyze and attempt to decrypt or break encryption systems using a combination of mathematical theory, computational techniques, and cryptographic algorithms Develop, maintain, and enhance software tools used in cryptanalysis Perform data collection, processing, and analysis to identify cryptographic vulnerabilities Work in teams with other cryptanalysts, mathematicians, and intelligence professionals to solve cryptographic challenges Conduct research into new cryptographic systems and protocols Design and optimize tools and frameworks used in cryptographic analysis Document findings and methodologies in reports, presentations, or other formats for internal use Requirements Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience, associates degree with 4 years of in-depth relevant experience that is clearly related to the position Degree must be in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, mathematics, or a related field with at least one programming and at least 4 upper-level math classes (calculus and above) Relevant experience must be in a computer science area (i.e. theoretical or applied), designing/developing/using/evaluating mathematic models, methods, and/or techniques (e.g. algorithm or development) to study issues and solve problems, engineering (electrical or computer), and/or high performance computing Preferred Python & pySpark experience