Cryptanalytic Computer Scientist, Level 4

What you will be doing!

As a Cryptanalytic Computer Scientist, you will leverage your advanced skills in computer science, electrical engineering, and mathematics to address complex cryptanalytic challenges. Your role involves solving critical problems related to cryptanalysis, high-performance computing, and computer network operations, all of which are essential to safeguarding national interests. This position allows you to contribute to both front-end and back-end development, emphasizing a versatile skill set that encompasses analytical tasks as well as various aspects of software development.

Key Requirements:

• Proficiency in Python for automating workflows and processes
• Experience with C++
• Familiarity with customer toolsets and data flows
• Development of tradecraft focused on both new and existing technologies
• Understanding of networking concepts

Education and Experience:

• Doctoral degree plus 7 years of relevant experience
• Master’s degree with 9 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree with 11 years of relevant experience
• Associates degree with 13 years of relevant experience  
• 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.   

Clearance Required:   Must possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance to be considered for this role.

Independent Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE, M/F/D/V.