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# Computer Scientist - Sr.

- **Company:** Amentum Services, Inc.
- **Location:** Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $190,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Distributed Systems, Data Intelligence, Open Source Technology, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Devsecops, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3467434674&tx=ZT1918TYV&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

Work Schedule: Standard 40-hour work week between 0600 and 1800, Monday through Friday. Ability to work shift work if necessary., * Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field preferred

 * Advanced expertise in multiple programming languages, frameworks, and development paradigms
 * Deep understanding of distributed systems design and implementation
 * Experience leading software development teams and managing complex projects
 * Advanced expertise in cloud-native architecture and deployment strategies
 * Significant experience delivering capability while utilizing DevSecOps practices and CI/CD tools
 * Experience with system performance optimization and scalability
 * Knowledge of federal information security requirements and compliance frameworks
 * Demonstrated ability to translate complex intelligence requirements into technical solutions
 * Experience mentoring junior developers and providing technical guidance

Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI. Ability to take a CI poly if requested

Minimum Education : Master's degree or Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related quantitative field.

Minimum Years of Experience: 7-10 years of experience in computer science, software development, or similar technical roles, with at least 3 years supporting intelligence or defense applications.

## Description

* Apply computer science disciplines including software engineering, algorithms, distributed systems, cloud computing, full-stack development, and database management.
 * Design and develop technical solutions that meet JIOC mission requirements and close intelligence gaps.
 * Support the development and optimization of automated intelligence processes and analysis tools.
 * Investigate, prototype, and evaluate emerging technologies and processes to enhance intelligence capabilities.
 * Integrate new technologies into existing operational architectures to improve intelligence effectiveness. Implement and integrate open-source, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS), and government off-the-shelf (GOTS) technologies.
 * Evaluate the functionality, effectiveness, and suitability of systems and applications to identify and address shortcomings.
 * Develop technical documentation, conduct code reviews, and provide technical leadership for development efforts.
 * Collaborate with government, military, and contractors in complementary mission areas to identify and address technical deficiencies.
 * Recommend process improvements based on operational effectiveness and emerging technologies.
 * Actively participate in JIOC intelligence planning conferences and exercises, J2 working groups, intelligence system capability development meetings, Joint and national-level intelligence coordination boards, and technical exchange meetings with mission partners, Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.