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National Security Agency · 5 hours ago

Development Program (C2DP) / Cryptanalytic Computer Scientist - Entry Level (Maryland)

Fort Meade, MD

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$86K/yr - $122K/yr

0+ years exp

The National Security Agency (NSA) is dedicated to advancing science and addressing complex global threats. They are seeking an entry-level Cryptanalytic Computer Scientist to participate in a development program that includes tailored training and rotational tours across the Agency, focusing on creating innovative solutions for foreign intelligence and cybersecurity missions.

National Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Creating analytic applications that scale across multiple, very large, data sets from disparate sources

Leveraging and integrating open source, commercial off-the-shelf, and government developed software

Analyzing user/customer requirements related to software and/or software system design

Building software prototypes

Designing, developing, and debugging software applications

Troubleshooting and debugging computer code

Applying mathematical or computational methods and lines of reasoning to complex software systems

Identifying target communications within the global network

Designing and optimizing algorithms, data structures, modeling, and analytics to solve real-world scientific problems

Solving cryptanalytic, high-performance computing, and computer network problems

Leading new advances in computer science, such as:

Microprocessor-based advances

Beyond the horizon supercomputers

Signals processing (including analog control)

User interfaces

Deep learning

Cybersecurity

Design and implementation of encryption

Advanced algorithms

Detecting, identifying, and evaluating vulnerabilities in cyberspace systems and/or networks

Developing software and/or hardware exploitation capabilities that enable collection of foreign intelligence from target networks and systems

Analyzing sophisticated malware to thwart cyber-attacks and identify new threats

Developing methods and applications for tools to exploit and analyze computer systems

Qualification

CryptanalysisHigh performance computingAlgorithm analysisSoftware development life-cycleProgramming experienceData analysisMachine learningSoftware reverse engineeringNetwork programmingCommunication skillsTeamworkProblem-solving

Required

Degree must be in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Mathematics (including Applied Math); or a related field (e.g., other Engineering or Math) with at least one programming and at least four 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 development) to study issues and solve problems, engineering (electrical or computer), cryptanalysis, computer network operations and/or high performance computing

ENTRY/DEVELOPMENTAL Entry is with a Bachelor's degree and no experience

An Associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position

Providing a copy of your transcripts is essential since the minimum qualifications for this position require a specific degree that demonstrates a concentration of at least one programming course and four upper-level mathematics courses (Calculus and above)

U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants

All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph

Preferred

Programming and scripting experience (e.g., C, C++, Java, Assembly, Python, Perl, Ruby, Bash, Node.js, Spark, Puppet, SALT, KAFKA, HADOOP, VHDL, Verilog)

Building user facing services, middleware, and backend systems

Full-stack development

Protocol analysis (e.g. Wireshark, tcpdump)

Data spaces, data modeling, data analysis, storage design, and administration

Simulation/model development & prototyping

Information retrieval, machine learning, artificial intelligence, statistics and analytics

Hardware and software vulnerability analysis

Software reverse engineering/interactive debugging tools (e.g., Ghidra, IDA Pro, Ollydbg, gdb)

Hardware reverse engineering tools (e.g., JTAG, Oscilloscopes)

Software development life-cycle (design, develop, implementation, debug, testing)

Kernel and device driver development

Network/socket programming