What you will be doing!
At Independent Software, we believe that solving the nation’s most complex cybersecurity and intelligence challenges starts with empowering passionate, mission-driven technologists. We offer our team members the opportunity to work on impactful, high-stakes problems in a collaborative and innovative environment where their skills make a real difference. If you're looking for a company that values technical excellence, personal growth, and meaningful contributions to national security, you’ll find your place here.
As a Cryptologic Computer Scientist, you will design, develop, deliver, and operate solutions to hard cryptologic computer science problems within a scientific framework. The solutions may take the form of forensics and attack attribution, protection of critical networks, active systems warnings and indicators, active penetration into target systems, knowledge discovery of passive and active systems, or other cryptologic computer science mission support.
Key Requirements:
- Design, develop, deliver, and operate solutions to hard cryptologic computer science problems within a scientific framework.
- The solutions may arise in the forms of forensics and attack attribution, protection of critical networks, active systems warnings and indicators, active penetration into target systems, knowledge discovery of passive and active systems, or other cryptologic computer science mission support.
- Requisite computer science skills (operating systems, compiler theory, database theory, algorithm analysis, computer architecture, discrete math, programming language theory, and data structures are applied to each problem to provide state-of-the-art techniques, tools, and approaches.
Education and Experience:
- Doctoral degree plus 4 years of relevant experience
- Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of relevant experience
- Associates degree with 10 years of relevant experience
- Degree must be in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field with at least one programming and at least 4 upper-level math classes (Calculus and above)
- Relevant experience must be in a computer science area (i.e. theoretical or applied), simulation/model development, designing/developing/using/evaluating mathematic models, methods, and/or techniques (e.g. algorithm or development) computation science, algorithm analysis and design, reverse engineering, and/or designing/developing computer and information systems, including engineering hardware and/or software.
Clearance Required: Must possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance to be considered for this role.
Independent Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), M/F/Disability/Veteran
Skills Required
- Doctoral degree plus 4 years of relevant experience
- Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience
- Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of relevant experience
- Associates degree with 10 years of relevant experience
- Degree must be in Computer Science or related field, with at least one programming and 4 upper-level math classes
- Relevant experience in computer science, algorithm analysis, reverse engineering, or information systems
What We Do
Independent Software is a professional services company providing Information Technology products and services to mission-oriented Federal Civilian Agencies and DoD. The company has focused on support to the Intelligence Community (IC) in Maryland, Florida, and North Carolina, as well as select commercial client markets outside of the IC. We are driven to perform for our clients, protect our professional staff, and improve shareholder value. Working with new and evolving technologies supporting Software Development, Cyber Security, and System Engineering is part of our daily life. Employee and client satisfaction are key metrics for our corporate management team. Maintaining positive relationships with all our industry partners, large and small has delivered impressive business results. Our Mission and Vision statements speak to these values. Mission Statement We provide our clients the peace of mind that their business is operating in a secure environment. We do this by delivering high-quality, innovative cyber security and data analysis services and solutions. Vision Statement Independent Software will be a recognized leader in cyber security and data analysis solutions by delivering outstanding service and superior outcomes for our clients. Explore our website for more insight, then connect with our team!
