Fort Meade, MD
CRYPTANALYTIC COMPUTER SCIENTIST
Job ID: 2305924
Location: FORT MEADE, MD, United States
Date Posted: May 13, 2023
Category: Defense/Intel
Subcategory: Intel Analyst
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: No Remote
JOB DESCRIPTION
Description
SAIC’s National Intelligence Community (NIC) Business Unit, USG Mission and Information Technology Division, provides solutions and services supporting digital modernization programs in areas such as systems engineering, multi-cloud computing, cybersecurity, data science and analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning, quantum computing, application development, SecDevOps, cloud network operations, and secure communications.
We are seeking highly motivated Cryptanalytic Computer Scientists to join our team and leverage their technical expertise to assist with solving complex problems, testing innovative approaches, and researching and developing new solutions. As the Cryptanalytic Computer Scientist, you will apply computer science to develop cryptanalytic capabilities and techniques to exploit cryptographic systems.
Your responsibilities will include the following:
Utilizing mathematical and statistical methods, new algorithms, and computational methods to design, develop, deliver, and operate solutions to hard cryptologic or cryptanalytic computer science problems within scientific framework
Applying algorithm design techniques (e.g., heuristics and data structures) to conduct computer security functions such as vulnerability identification, threat detection, attack detection, and countermeasure implementation (Technical solutions may arise in the form of forensics and attack attribution, critical network protection, active systems warnings and indicators, and active penetration into target systems)
Qualifications
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics (including Applied Math), or related field
5+ years of relevant experience in computer science research, simulation and model development, and prototyping, software design, programming, computational science, algorithm analysis and design, reverse engineering, and/or designing and developing computer or information systems, including engineering hardware and/or software
Desired Qualifications:
Relevant experience in designing, developing, utilizing, and evaluating mathematic models, methods, and/or techniques to study issues and solve problems
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.
Overview
SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation’s technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers’ missions.
We are approximately 26,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
SAIC / Equal Opportunity Employer
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