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Cryptologic Computer Scientist All Levels (TSSCI with Polygraph required)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Howard County, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 115000 - 175000
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
30 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Description
A day in the life:
As a Cryptologic Computer Scientist you will support critical missions while being faced with hard cryptologic computer science problems requiring you to design develop deliver and operate scientific solutions. Daily tasks may involve analyzing forensic and network data 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.
What you bring to the table:
- Level 1
- A Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plustwo (2) years of relevant experience
- Level 2
- Bachelors in Computer Science or a related discipline and five (5) years of relevant experience
- Masters in Computer Science or a related discipline and three (3) years of relevant experience
- Doctorate in Computer Science or a related discipline and two (2) years of relevant experience
- Level 3
- Bachelors in Computer Science or a related discipline and eight (8) years of relevant experience
- Masters in Computer Science or a related discipline and six (6) years of relevant experience
- Doctorate in Computer Science or a related discipline and four (4) years of relevant experience
- Level 4
- Bachelors in Computer Science or a related discipline and 11 years of relevant experience
- Masters in Computer Science or a related discipline and nine (9) years of relevant experience
- Doctorate in Computer Science or a related discipline and seven (7) years of relevant experience
- Experience with Python Spark and comfortability working with large scale data.
- Strong network and protocol analysis background.
- An active TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph.
The total package:
Our total compensation package was strategically designed with our members in mind with the intention to: reward our members for their hard work and commitment to our customers missions; allow members to share in Red Alphas success as wecontinue to grow and expand our footprint; provide long-term career opportunities through stability and internal mobility; and provide the resources our members need to support themselvesandtheir dependents in the form of a robust benefits package. Our total compensation package includes a competitive base salary andbenefits such as health life/disability 401k paid time offprofessional development and generous bonus programs. Please visit ourbenefitstab for additional information.
Salary Range:
- Disclosed pay ranges are a general guideline and are not a guarantee of a final salary or compensation. Our approach in determining final salaries takes into consideration a number of factors such as education certifications total years of relevant professional experienceactual level of expertise and the responsibilities of the role itself.
- Based on the outlined roles responsibilities and requirements the projected pay range for these positions are:
- Level 1: $95000 - $155000
- Level 2: $115000 - $175000
- Level 3: $165000 - $215000
- Level 4: $180000 - $230000
Some of our additional perks and benefits include:
- Retire soonerthan planned: Get closer to retirement with up to 10% in 401k contributions immediately vested.
- Have a career AND a life:Enjoy up to 5 weeks of leave (25 days of personal time off) and 11 paid floating holidays.
- Stay at your best:As a member well pay 100% of your premiums for comprehensive health dental and vision insurance. Well also pay the majority of the premiums for your family. Lets not forge free access to a fully equipped state of the art gym!
- Keep current on new technologies and technological advancements: $5250 per year towards ongoing education trainings certifications and maintaining professional memberships.
- Dress in style: Spend up to $300 per year on company branded merchandise featuring top quality brands such as Under Armour Nike Carhartt YETI etc.
- Enjoy the culture: Attend fun company events throughout the year such as our Oktoberfest summer picnic and annual holiday party! These are all in additon to your team events which may include happy hours baseball games snowboarding RenFest and more!
Every day our elite customers are pushing through the grind to defeat the enemy even putting their lives on the line for our freedom. Rise to the occasion with us to deliver engineering excellence to match their dedication to this nation. Join us as webring digital transformation to the fight!
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Red Alpha is a U.S. based Software Technology and Consulting firm serving both the Defense and Commercial sectors specializing in software development, prototyping and innovation.
