Cryptologic Computer Scientist

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Markon’s partner company is seeking a Cryptologic Computer Scientist to support our IC Customer in Fort Meade. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) system administration and Ansible automation, and will be capable of configuring and maintaining virtual machines (VMs) for malware analysis, developing and implementing System Security Plans (SSPs), and delivering solutions to complex cryptologic computer science challenges within a rigorous scientific framework.

• Configure, maintain, and secure virtual machines (VMs) used for malware analysis and research.
• Develop and implement System Security Plans (SSPs) in accordance with federal standards (e.g., NIST, RMF).
• Automate system deployment and configuration using Ansible.
• Design and execute experiments to evaluate cryptologic systems and technologies.
• Research, design, and prototype advanced solutions to challenging computer science problems in cryptographic systems.
• Apply scientific principles to develop new techniques in data analysis, reverse engineering, and system defense.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, including mathematicians, engineers, and cybersecurity analysts.

• TS/SCI with Active Polygraph
• Degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or related field, with:
  • Doctorate + 7 years
  • Master’s + 9 years
  • Bachelor’s + 11 years
  • Associate’s + 13 years

Relevant experience in:

• Computer science (theoretical or applied)

• Algorithm design/development

• Simulation or modeling

• Computational science

• Reverse engineering

• Mathematical methods

• Systems design (hardware/software)

USD $140,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /Yr.

The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.