Opening Description

Cryptologic Computer Scientist
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Required Security Clearance:
Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
City:
Fort Meade
State/Territory:
Maryland
Travel:
None
Potential for Teleworking:
No
Schedule:
Full Time
DoD 8570 IAT Requirement:
None
DoD 8570 IAM Requirement:
None
DoD 8570 IASAE Requirement:
None
DoD CSSP Requirement:
None
Last Updated:
9/5/25 8:30 PM
Requisition ID:
4784
US Citizenship Required?:
Yes
Pay Range:
$126,158.38 to $168,211.17
Work Type:
On-Site
Referral Eligibility:
Eligible

Job Description

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Cryptologic Computer Scientist 3 who designs, develops, delivers and operates 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. CASA, will need extra vetting; Sits on DRAGONS team doing VSAT/RF exploitation. Strong Signals and Protocol analysis skills (452 graduate); SATCOM networking analysis knowledge; shell scripting and familiarity with python.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience
  • Master's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience
  • Doctoral degree and 4 years of relevant experience
  • Associate's degree plus 10 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 (CS).
  • Related fields (e.., Engineering, Mathematics) may be considered relevant if the programs contain, at minimum, a concentration of courses in the following foundational CS areas: algorithms; computer architecture (not network architecture); programming methodologies and languages; data structures; logic and computation; and advanced mathematics (for example, calculus, discrete mathematics). Information Technology (IT) or Information Systems (IS) degrees may be considered relevant if the programs contain the amount and type of coursework equivalent to a CS major.
     
  • Relevant experience must be in computer systems research; simulation/model development and prototyping; software design; programming; computational science; algorithm analysis and design; reverse engineering; and/or designing/developing computer or information systems, including engineering hardware and/or software.
  • Some Python programming skills required.

 

Pay & Benefit Highlights

Compensation

  • Above market fixed salary or hourly pay.
  • Up to $10,000 bonus for each referral.
  • Additional bonuses for exceptional performance, assisting with business development and company growth.

Health

  • 100% paid premiums for health insurance. Choose from over 80 gold-level medical plans from Aetna, CareFirst, Kaiser and UnitedHealthcare. Choose from PPO, EPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible.
  • HSA and FSA options.
  • 100% paid premiums for dental insurance.
  • 100% paid premiums for vision insurance.

Income Protection

  • 100% paid premiums for short-term disability.
  • 100% paid premiums for long-term disability.
  • 100% paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment.
  • 100% paid premiums for life insurance with a $200,000 max benefit.

Retirement

  • 8% company contribution to 401k with immediate vesting.
  • 401k pre-tax and Roth options.

Leave

  • Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).
  • 11 days of paid floating holidays.

Work-Life Balance

  • Flexible work schedules including flex time and compressed work period.
  • Remote work including partial or fully remote (contract and project-dependent).

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Base-2 Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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