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# Cryptanalytic Computer Scientist 4

- **Company:** Weeghman And Briggs
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $194,400.0 - $216,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Engineering, High Performance Computing, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9235275/cryptanalytic-computer-scientist-4

## About the Role

* Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
 * Experience supporting government or DoD programs
 * Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills
 * Bachelor's degree and 11 years of relevant experience OR a Master's degree and 7 years of relevant experience
 * An Associate's degree plus 13 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position
 * Degree must be in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathmatics (including Applied Math); or a related field (i.e., other Engineering or Math with at least one programming and at least four upper-level math classes (Calculus and above)

Preferred Qualifications

 * Relevant certifications (Security+, CISSP, CEH, CySA+, etc.)
 * Experience supporting Data Scientist, Signals Analysts, Reverse Engineers, etc.
 * Relevant experience in a computer science area (i.e. theoretical or applied), designing/developing/using/evaluating mathematic models, methods, and/or techniques (e.g. algorithm or development) to study issues and solve problems, engineering (electrical or computer), and/or high-performance computing.

## Description

If you're ready to grow your career while supporting important national missions, we'd love to connect with you.

What You'll Do

 * Support mission-critical programs in secure government environments
 * Analyze requirements and translate them into actionable solutions
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results
 * Ensure compliance with contract and security standards
 * Contribute ideas to improve processes, efficiency, and performance
 * Design, develop, and evaluate advanced cryptographic algorithms and analytical techniques to identify vulnerabilities, enhance security measures, and support mission-critical computing and information assurance operations.