CRYPTANALYTIC COMPUTER SCIENTIST I - MARYLAND - URGENT with Security Clearance

Job Number: 150 Job Title: CRYPTANALYTIC COMPUTER SCIENTIST I - MARYLAND - URGENT Job Type: Full-time Clearance Level: Top Secret/SCI - Full Scope Polygraph Work Arrangement: On-site Job Location: Fort Meade MD Salary: 110K - 120K Background * Analyze and attempt to decrypt or break encryption systems using a combination of mathematical theory, computational techniques, and cryptographic algorithms * Develop, maintain, and enhance software tools used in cryptanalysis * Perform data collection, processing, and analysis to identify cryptographic vulnerabilities * Work in teams with other cryptanalysts, mathematicians, and intelligence professionals to solve cryptographic challenges * Conduct research into new cryptographic systems and protocols * Design and optimize tools and frameworks used in cryptographic analysis * Document findings and methodologies in reports, presentations, or other formats for internal use Requirements * Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience, associates degree with 4 years of in-depth relevant experience that is clearly related to the position * 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 * Python & pySpark experiencebfb3568a-762b-4989-884b-a9682aa104ca