Algorithms, Analysis Skills, Apache Spark, C++ Programming Language, Computer Science, Computer Systems, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Processing, Data Sets, Distributed Computing, Full Scope Polygraph, Health Plan, Knowledge Transfer, Life Insurance, Mathematics, National Security Agency (NSA), Physical Science, Problem Solving Skills, Programming Languages, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Signal Intelligence (SIGINT), Top Secret Clearance, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Vision Plan
Job Summary
- Seeking a Cryptanalytic Computer Scientist to support mission-focused cryptanalytic efforts by developing and maintaining data analytics capabilities to process, evaluate, and enrich large and complex datasets
- This role focuses on extracting actionable intelligence from relevant data sources, improving data processing workflows, and supporting advanced analytic techniques within a high-performance computing environment
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain data analytics solutions to support cryptanalytic missions
- Perform data evaluation, enrichment, and processing across large and complex datasets
- Design and optimize data pipelines and workflows to improve efficiency and scalability
- Utilize programming languages such as Python and C++ to develop analytic tools and algorithms
- Leverage distributed computing frameworks (e.g., Spark) to process high-volume data
- Work with XKS environments, including front-end processors (FPs) and management processors (MPs), to support data ingestion and processing
- Analyze datasets to identify patterns, anomalies, and mission-relevant insights
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine analytic approaches and support mission requirements
- Document methodologies, processes, and findings to support repeatability and knowledge transfer
Required Qualifications
- Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
- Master’s Degree with 6 years of relevant experience, Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of relevant experience, or Associate's Degree with 10 years of in-depth relevant experience that is clearly related to the position
- Degree must be in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, a Physical Science, or a related technical field
- Proficiency in Python and/or C++
- Experience with data analytics, data processing, and data enrichment techniques
- Experience working with large-scale or high-performance data environments
- Familiarity with distributed processing frameworks such as Spark
- Experience with or exposure to XKS systems, including FPs and MPs
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting cryptanalytic or signals intelligence (SIGINT) missions
- Knowledge of data pipeline optimization and high-performance computing environments
- Familiarity with complex data ingestion and transformation workflows
- Experience working in classified or mission-critical environments
Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
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