Cryptologic Computer Scientist

Leidos

$107K — $195K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience
  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop solutions for complex cryptologic challenges.
  • Deploy and sustain cryptologic software and systems.
  • Utilize expertise in operating systems and algorithms for problem-solving.
  • Support digital forensics and network defense operations.
  • Conduct research in areas such as hardware/software system design.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment in a mission-driven team.
  • Opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technologies.
  • Focus on solving complex cryptologic challenges.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Leidos is seeking a Cryptologic Computer Scientist to support development operations at Fort Meade. Join a mission-driven team solving complex cryptologic challenges using advanced computer science principles and cutting-edge technologies.

Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, deploy, and sustain solutions to complex cryptologic computer science problems.
  • Apply expertise in areas such as operating systems, algorithms, compiler theory, computer architecture, discrete math, programming languages, and data structures.
  • Support mission areas including digital forensics, attack attribution, critical network defense, system warnings and indicators, target system penetration, and knowledge discovery.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's and 8 years of relevant experience
  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.

Preferred Skills

Experience in systems research, software development, modeling and simulation, algorithm design, reverse engineering, and hardware/software system design.

Original Posting:
June 4, 2026

Pay Range:
Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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