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National Security Agency · 1 hour ago

Exploitation Cryptanalyst - Entry to Experienced Level (Maryland)

Fort Meade, MD

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$86K/yr - $191K/yr

0+ years exp

The National Security Agency (NSA) is in search of analysts with a computer science background to solve complex problems and develop cryptanalytic capabilities. The role involves analyzing data, formulating questions, testing hypotheses, and drawing conclusions to support national security interests.

National Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Analyzing data of various types

Formulating questions and hypotheses about the data

Testing hypotheses, usually via computer programs

Drawing conclusions from test results

Qualification

MathematicsComputer ScienceCryptanalysisProgrammingData AnalysisSoftware EngineeringHardware EngineeringAlgorithm DesignReverse EngineeringAnalytic SkillsCuriosityPersistenceInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingFlexibility

Required

Degree in Mathematics, Engineering, or Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or related degree is required

Relevant experience (as applicable to the Full Performance and Senior levels) must include one or more of the following: cryptanalysis; programming (analytic or scientific); engineering (electrical or computer); research; mathematics; statistics; communications technologies; or analysis of data or patterns

Experience may also include providing formal instruction (college level or above) in any of the above

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

FULL PERFORMANCE Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience

SENIOR Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience

U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants

Preferred

Specialized skills and experience in any of the following is beneficial: Programming (low level, high level, parallel); Software engineering; Hardware engineering; Computational science; Algorithm analysis and design; Reverse engineering