Cryptanalytic Computer Scientist 3

Weeghman & Briggs LLC

• $141K — $156K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is mandatory.
  • Doctoral degree plus 4 years or Master's with 6 years or Bachelor's with 8 years or Associate's with 10 years of relevant experience.
  • Degree must be in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or related field with programming and upper-level math courses.
  • Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Relevant experience in designing and evaluating mathematical models and cryptographic systems.

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 algorithms for complex cryptographic problems.
  • Utilize mathematical models to analyze vulnerabilities in cryptographic systems.

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package to support professional and personal well-being.
  • Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
  • Access to cutting-edge projects in secure government environments.
  • Collaborative work culture that emphasizes process improvement.
Full Job Description
Cryptanalytic Computer Scientist 3

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD | Onsite Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Polygraph Employment Type: Full-Time Salary Range: $141,100-$156,700

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 algorithms and techniques for solving complex cryptographic and security-related problems.
  • Create and utilize mathematical models and methods to study cryptographic systems, analyze vulnerabilities, and develop solutions to secure sensitive information.
  • Work on high-performance computing projects to optimize cryptographic processes and address security challenges across diverse computing environments.

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).
  • 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 Qualifications
  • Relevant certifications (Security+, CISSP, PMP, AWS, etc.)
  • Agile, cloud, or modernization experience
  • Background in process improvement or analytical services

Compensation & Benefits

The projected salary range for this position is $141,100-$156,700, dependent upon experience, qualifications, and contract requirements.

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