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Shield Consulting Solutions

Cryptologic Computer Scientist (Laurel, MD)

Shield Consulting Solutions, Laurel, Maryland, United States, 20724

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**Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph REQUIRED** Please do not apply if you do not currently possess this level of clearance.

Telework: None

Basic Requirements: 11 years of relevant experience in in computer systems research; simulation/model development and prototyping; software design' programming; computational science; algorithm analysis and design; reverse engineering; and/or designing/developing computer or information systems, including engineering hardware and/or software. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline.

Job Description:

Endpoint and Malware Exploitation Activities Strong dev skills with embedded software projects (mainly Python, C) combined with CNO experience. Able to work with reverse engineering output for re-engineering purposes. Strong Linux and Windows sys admin (setup distros, manage firewalls, custom VM builds). Experience with container orchestration solutions (Docker-swarm, Kubernetes). Requires innovation and rapid customized development solutions plus deployment/execution planning/monitoring/deconfliction. Able to blend/obfuscate deployed tool comms and get around admin detection of activities.

Required Experience:

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 indicator, 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 structure) are applied to each problem to provide state-of-the-art techniques, tools, and approaches.

Salary: $215,000 - $225,000

Excellent benefits package including 25 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, 100% employer-paid healthcare for employees and dependents - available day 1, 8% 401(k) employer match - immediate vesting.

Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.

Shield Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. This is a full time position