Cryptologic Computer Scientist (2026-0184)

Acclaim Technical Services

$160K — $205K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or Master's with 6 years, Bachelor's with 8 years, or Associate's with 10 years in a related field.
  • Degree must be in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field including at least one programming course and 4 upper-level math classes.
  • Demonstrated experience in theoretical or applied computer science, simulation/model development, mathematic modeling, and algorithm analysis.
  • Proficiency in Python and Spark is a must for this role.
  • Strong background in network and protocol analysis, with familiarity in data processing techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, deliver, and operate solutions to complex cryptologic challenges.
  • Create forensics and conduct attack attribution for threat analysis.
  • Facilitate the protection of critical networks and active systems.
  • Conduct knowledge discovery on passive and active systems for mission support.
  • Apply computer science skills effectively to provide state-of-the-art solutions.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package including healthcare, wellness, financial, and retirement options.
  • Employee support programs including family support and continuing education opportunities.
  • Flexible work environment that allows balance between professional and personal life.
  • Comprehensive time-off benefits for improved work-life balance.
Full Job Description
We are actively recruiting a Cryptologic Computer Scientistwith TS/SCI w/ Poly tosupport our Defense and Homeland Security Division in Annapolis Junction, MD.

Individuals will design, develop, deliver, and operate solutions to hard cryptologic computer science problems within a scientific framework.You will create solutions derived from forensics and attack attribution, facilitate protection of critical networks and active systems, and conduct knowledge discovery of passive and active systems, or other cryptologic computer science mission support. The right candidate will apply requisite computer science skills (operating systems, compiler theory, databased theory, algorithm analysis, computer architecture, discrete math, programming language theory, and data structure) to each problem to provide state-of -the-art techniques, tools, and approaches. This particular position will be a hybrid computer scientist/cyber threat analyst, specifically using Python, Spark, and experience working with large scale data. You need to have a strong network and protocol analysis background, and familiarity with customer tools, dataflow, anomaly detection, intrusion analysis, and data processing is beneficial.

The Cryptologic Computer Scientist shall possess the following capabilities:
  • Design, develop, deliver, and operate solutions to hard cryptologic computer science problems within a scientific framework.
  • The solutions may arise in the forms of forensics and attack attribution, protection of critical networks, active systems warnings and indicators, active penetration into target systems, knowledge discovery of passive and active systems, or other cryptologic computer science mission support.
  • Requisite computer science skills (operating systems, compiler theory, database theory, algorithm analysis, computer architecture, discrete math, programming language theory, and data structures are applied to each problem to provide state of the art techniques, tools, and approaches).

Qualifications:
  • 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), simulation/model development, designing/developing/using/evaluating mathematic models, methods, and/or techniques (e.g. algorithm or development) computation science, algorithm analysis and design, reverse engineering, and/or designing/developing computer and information systems, including engineering hardware and/or software.
  • Strong Python and Spark skills.
  • Strong Network and Protocol Analysis background.
  • Familiarity with customer tools, dataflow, anomaly detection, intrusion analysis, and data processing is beneficial.

Pay Range: $160,000 - $205,000

SALARY TRANSPARANCY

There are many factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employee owners value the flexibility at ATS that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad mix of exceptional benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families.

At ATS, you will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package such as healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more at Employee Resources

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