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ME00451-Cryptanalytic Computer Scientist 1
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Momentum Engineering, Inc. Job Summary
Seeking a highly analytical and technically proficient Cryptanalytic Computer Scientist. The role involves developing tools and methods to analyze, exploit, and break modern encryption schemes to support national security objectives. Candidates must have a strong foundation in computer science, cryptography, and mathematics, along with creativity and persistence to solve hard technical problems. Primary Responsibilities
Perform analytics maintenance and development Conduct cryptanalysis of encrypted communications, protocols, and data at rest Develop and implement software tools to assist in the identification, analysis, and exploitation of encrypted or encoded information Collaborate with mathematicians, engineers, and intelligence analysts to create custom solutions Reverse-engineer proprietary or adversarial cryptographic systems and algorithms Apply statistical, machine learning, and algorithmic methods to extract useful data from protected signals Required Qualifications
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph Bachelors Degree with 1 year of relevant experience, or Associate's degree with 3 years of experience if highly relevant Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physical Science, or related field Proficiency in Python for automation Experience with C++ Familiarity with customer toolsets and dataflow Ability to develop tradecraft focused on new and existing technologies Basic understanding of networking concepts Preferred Qualifications
No desired qualifications listed at this time. Additional Details
This is an exempt hourly position with benefits including 11 paid holidays, minimum 3 weeks PTO, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary ranges from $80,000 to $110,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Location: Ft. Meade, MD. Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industry: Software Development
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ME00451-Cryptanalytic Computer Scientist 1
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Momentum Engineering, Inc. Job Summary
Seeking a highly analytical and technically proficient Cryptanalytic Computer Scientist. The role involves developing tools and methods to analyze, exploit, and break modern encryption schemes to support national security objectives. Candidates must have a strong foundation in computer science, cryptography, and mathematics, along with creativity and persistence to solve hard technical problems. Primary Responsibilities
Perform analytics maintenance and development Conduct cryptanalysis of encrypted communications, protocols, and data at rest Develop and implement software tools to assist in the identification, analysis, and exploitation of encrypted or encoded information Collaborate with mathematicians, engineers, and intelligence analysts to create custom solutions Reverse-engineer proprietary or adversarial cryptographic systems and algorithms Apply statistical, machine learning, and algorithmic methods to extract useful data from protected signals Required Qualifications
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph Bachelors Degree with 1 year of relevant experience, or Associate's degree with 3 years of experience if highly relevant Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physical Science, or related field Proficiency in Python for automation Experience with C++ Familiarity with customer toolsets and dataflow Ability to develop tradecraft focused on new and existing technologies Basic understanding of networking concepts Preferred Qualifications
No desired qualifications listed at this time. Additional Details
This is an exempt hourly position with benefits including 11 paid holidays, minimum 3 weeks PTO, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary ranges from $80,000 to $110,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Location: Ft. Meade, MD. Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industry: Software Development
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