DescriptionMarkon is seeking a Cryptologic Computer Scientist 3 to support cyber mission analytics in a data-driven operational environment for the Fort Meade Customer. This role blends computer science, large-scale data analytics, and cyber threat analysis to identify, assess, and investigate network-based threats.
Responsibilities
- Analyze large-scale data sets to identify patterns, anomalies, and indicators of cyber threats.
- Develop and maintain analytic workflows using Python and Apache Spark.
- Perform network and protocol analysis to support cryptologic and cyber threat investigations.
- Leverage and interpret data from customer-provided cryptologic and cyber toolsets.
- Conduct discovery-driven analysis to uncover emerging threats, techniques, and adversary behaviors.
- Collaborate with analysts, engineers, and operators to translate analytic findings into actionable insights.
- Document analytic methodologies, findings, and recommendations.
Qualifications
- TS/SCI with Active Polygraph with this Customer.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline plus 8 years of relevant experience.
- Required experience with Python and Apache Spark.
- Demonstrated experience working with large-scale data sets.
- Strong background in network and protocol analysis.
- Familiarity with customer cryptologic and cyber toolsets.
- Inquisitive, analytical mindset with a focus on discovery and problem-solving.
- Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to both technical and analytic audiences.
Salary RangeUSD $160,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /Yr.The Markon pay range for this position 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.
