Cryptanalytic Computer Scientist 2

We are looking for a Cryptanalytic Computer Scientist with expertise in Python to help us solve complex cryptographic challenges and analyze large-scale datasets. You will develop and implement algorithms to break codes, secure information, and enhance cybersecurity measures. You need to have strong programming skills, experience in cryptography, and the ability to work with distributed data processing frameworks. This particular position requires proficiency with big data aggregation, Pandas data frame manipulation, and metrics tracking. You will need to be comfortable with customer tools as well as automation and scripting using Python and Jupyter Notebooks. Prior experience with CNO, C++, mobile app analysis, SIGDEV, and Python is a plus. The Level 2 Cryptanalytic Computer Scientist shall possess the following capabilities: Design, develop, and evaluate algorithms and techniques for solving complex cryptographic and security-related problems. Create and utilize mathematical models and methods to study cryptographic systems, analyze vulnerabilities, and develop solutions to secure sensitive information. Work on high-performance computing projects to optimize cryptographic processes and address security challenges across diverse computing environments.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and evaluate algorithms and techniques for solving complex cryptographic and security-related problems; Create and utilize mathematical models and methods to study cryptographic systems, analyze vulnerabilities, and develop solutions to secure sensitive information; Work on high-performance computing projects to optimize cryptographic processes and address security challenges across diverse computing environments; Develop and implement algorithms to break codes, secure information, and enhance cybersecurity measures; Solve complex cryptographic challenges and analyze large-scale datasets

Requirements

Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience; Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of relevant experience; Associate's degree with 7 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), 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; Strong Python, Spark, and dataflow skills; Active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph; Expertise in Python; Experience in cryptography; Ability to work with distributed data processing frameworks; Proficiency with big data aggregation, Pandas data frame manipulation, and metrics tracking; Comfortable with customer tools as well as automation and scripting using Python and Jupyter Notebooks

Nice to have

CNO; C++; mobile app analysis; SIGDEV; Python

Benefits

Medical: three rich healthcare options through CareFirst with 100% or majority company-paid premiums; Tax-advantaged health savings account with generous employer contribution; Dental + Vision: 100% employer-paid for employees and family with buy-up option; 401K – 10% total contribution – 5% safe harbor – 5% annual profit share (both immediately vested); 4 weeks starting PTO; 11 federal holidays + 2 floating holidays; Paid hours for company-required training; Access to FREE 24/7 learning via Udemy; Opportunities to participate in tech councils, industry initiatives, etc.; $7,500 annual Educational & Professional Development Assistance; Paid parental leave; Annual swag drops; Flexible work schedules; Generous referral bonus program; Employee appreciation + family-friendly corporate events