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Cryptologic Computer Scientist III with Security Clearance

Black Eagle DefenseFort Meade, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted 13 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Leverage your advanced computer science expertise to solve complex cryptologic challenges with a competitive salary ranging from $124,000 to $181,000 yearly, enjoying hybrid flexibility within a reputable defense organization. This impactful role is perfect for experienced scientists with a Doctoral, Master's, or Bachelor's degree and a strong foundation in areas like operating systems, compiler theory, and algorithm analysis, especially those skilled in Python. Apply now to contribute to critical national security missions and advance your career in a dynamic environment.

Quick Overview

Salary
$124k - $181k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Employee
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Job Description SALARY RANGE $124,000 - $181,000/year DUTIES As a successful candidate for the Cryptologic Computer Scientist III role, you will 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 indicators, active penetration into target systems, knowledge discovery of passive and active systems, or other cryptologic computer science mission support.

Required Skills SKILLS Requisite computer science skills such as • Operating systems • Compiler theory • Database theory • Algorithm analysis • Computer architecture • Discrete math • Programming language theory • Data structures Are applied to each problem to provide state-of-the-art techniques, tools, and approaches.

QUALIFICATIONS A Doctoral degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience, Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of relevant experience, Associates degree with 10 years of in-depth relevant experience that is clearly related to the position is required. 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), simulation/model development, designing/developing/using/evaluating mathematic models, methods, and/or techniques (e.g. algorithm or development) computation science, algorithm analysis and design, reverse engineering, and/or designing/developing computer and information systems, including engineering hardware and/or software. Must have: • Strong Python programming skills

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