Cryptologic Computer Scientist (2026-0184)
$160,000–$205,000 year
On-siteAnnapolis Junction, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Design and operate solutions to hard cryptologic computer science problems within a scientific framework, focusing on forensics, attack attribution, and protection of critical networks. Apply requisite skills in operating systems, compiler theory, and algorithm analysis to develop state-of-the-art techniques using Python, Spark, and large-scale data processing. Conduct knowledge discovery of passive and active systems while performing network and protocol analysis, intrusion analysis, and anomaly detection. This role supports the Defense and Homeland Security Division at Acclaim Technical Services in Annapolis Junction, MD, requiring a TS/SCI w/ Poly clearance.
Required Qualifications
- TS/SCI w/ Poly
- 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 relevant experience
- Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
- At least one programming class
- At least 4 upper-level math classes (Calculus and above)
- Relevant experience in a computer science area (theoretical or applied)
- Experience in simulation/model development
- Experience in designing/developing/using/evaluating mathematical models, methods, and/or techniques
- Experience in algorithm or development computation science
- Experience in algorithm analysis and design
- Experience in reverse engineering
- Experience in designing/developing computer and information systems
- Experience in engineering hardware and/or software
- Strong Python skills
- Strong Spark skills
- Strong Network and Protocol Analysis background
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with customer tools, dataflow, anomaly detection, intrusion analysis, and data processing
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