Cryptanalytic Computer Scientist 4

Weeghman & Briggs LLC

• $194K — $216K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required
  • Experience in government or DoD program support
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Bachelor's degree with 11 years of experience or Master's degree with 7 years of experience in relevant fields
  • Associate's degree with 13 years of related experience may be considered
  • Degree must be in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields with specific math coursework

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 to enhance security and identify vulnerabilities

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package designed to support professional and personal needs
Full Job Description
Cryptanalytic Computer Scientist 4

Location: Ft. Meade, MD | Remote Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Polygraph Employment Type: Full-Time Salary Range: $194,400-$216,000

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
  • Bachelor's degree and 11 years of relevant experience OR a Master's degree and 7 years of relevant experience
  • An Associate's degree plus 13 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position
  • Degree must be in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathmatics (including Applied Math); or a related field (i.e., other Engineering or Math with at least one programming and at least four 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 $194,400-$216,000, dependent upon experience, qualifications, and contract requirements.

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