<p>What You Will Be Doing:</p> <p>As a Cryptologic Computer Scientist, Level 4, you will design, develop, and deliver innovative solutions within a scientific framework to solve some of the nation's most complex technical challenges. At Independent Software, we are a mission-first company where talented engineers are trusted to own their work, bring fresh ideas to life, and make a real impact. If you're seeking a place where your technical contributions directly support national security and are valued by a team that prioritizes excellence, autonomy, and collaboration-this is where you belong.</p> <p>Your work will involve mission-critical tasks including forensics, attack attribution, critical network protection, and penetration testing. You will apply your deep expertise in computer science to develop state-of-the-art tools and techniques that support cryptologic and cybersecurity missions.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Design, develop, deliver, and operate solutions to complex cryptologic computer science problems within a scientific and mission-focused framework </li><li>Execute advanced tasks in areas such as forensics, attack attribution, protection of critical infrastructure, active systems warning and indicators, target system penetration, and knowledge discovery across passive and active environments </li><li>Apply foundational computer science skills to real-world national security problems, developing tools and techniques that are scalable, secure, and mission-aligned </li></ul> <p>Required Skills and Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Expertise in operating systems, algorithm analysis and design, programming languages, and data structures </li><li>Familiarity with compiler theory, computer architecture, database theory, and discrete mathematics </li><li>Experience solving applied or theoretical problems involving modeling, simulation, reverse engineering, or hardware/software system development </li><li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment </li></ul> <p>Education and Experience:</p> <p>One of the following combinations is required:</p> <ul> <li>Doctoral degree plus 7 years of relevant experience </li><li>Master's degree plus 9 years of relevant experience </li><li>Bachelor's degree plus 11 years of relevant experience </li><li>Associate degree plus 13 years of relevant experience </li></ul> <p>Degree must be in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a closely related field. Candidates must have completed at least one programming course and four upper-level math courses (Calculus level or higher).</p> <p>Relevant experience must include one or more of the following:</p> <ul> <li>Theoretical or applied computer science </li><li>Simulation or model development </li><li>Algorithm analysis, design, or evaluation </li><li>Reverse engineering </li><li>Design, development, or evaluation of computer or information systems, including software or hardware components </li></ul> <p>Clearance Required: Must possess an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph security clearance to be considered for this role</p> <p>Independent Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), M/F/Disability/Veteran</p>