Cryptanalytic Computer Scientist 3

Weeghman and Briggs

• $171K — $190K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
  • Experience with government or DoD programs
  • Strong ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Doctoral degree with 4 years experience, or Master's with 6 years, or Bachelor's with 8 years, or Associate's with 10 years of relevant experience
  • Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or related field with programming experience and upper-level math classes

Responsibilities

  • Support mission-critical programs in secure government environments
  • Analyze requirements and translate them into actionable solutions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results
  • Ensure compliance with contract and security standards
  • Contribute ideas to improve processes, efficiency, and performance
  • Design, develop, and evaluate advanced cryptographic algorithms and analytical techniques

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package tailored to professional and personal support
Full Job Description
Cryptanalytic Computer Scientist 3

Location: FT. Eisenhower, GA | Onsite Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Polygraph Employment Type: Full-Time Salary Range:$171,200-$190,200

What You'll Do
  • Support mission-critical programs in secure government environments
  • Analyze requirements and translate them into actionable solutions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results
  • Ensure compliance with contract and security standards
  • Contribute ideas to improve processes, efficiency, and performance
  • Design, develop, and evaluate advanced cryptographic algorithms and analytical techniques to identify vulnerabilities, enhance security measures, and support mission-critical computing and information assurance operations.

What You Bring
  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • Experience supporting government or DoD programs
  • Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Doctoral degree plus 4 years of relevant experience.
  • Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of relevant experience.
  • Associates degree with 10 years of relevant experience.
  • 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).

Preferred Qualifications
  • Relevant certifications (Security+, CISSP, CEH, CySA+, etc.)
  • Experience supporting Data Scientist, Signals Analysts, Reverse Engineers, etc.
  • Relevant experience 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.

Compensation & Benefits

The projected salary range for this position is $171,200-$190,200, dependent upon experience, qualifications, and contract requirements.

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