Cryptologic Computer Scientist Level 3
Markon Solutions3 months ago
Fort Meade, MD, USASenior
Base Salary
$175k - $185k/yr
Responsibilities
- Conduct vulnerability research on software applications, operating systems, and cloud-based technologies.
- Perform reverse engineering of software and binaries to identify vulnerabilities and support mission objectives.
- Design, develop, and maintain software tools for vulnerability research, analysis, and cyber operations.
- Analyze software architectures, source code, and system designs to identify security flaws.
- Research emerging technologies and cloud platforms for operational impacts and security risks.
- Collaborate with software engineers, cyber operators, and mission stakeholders to develop and integrate cyber capabilities.
- Support integration, testing, and operational deployment of research tools and mission applications.
- Document research findings, technical analyses, and software designs.
- Monitor evolving cyber threats, exploitation techniques, computer science developments, and cloud technologies.
Requirements
- TS/SCI clearance with an active polygraph with the customer.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, vulnerability research, reverse engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 8+ years of experience in computer science, software engineering, vulnerability research, reverse engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Strong experience with software engineering principles and secure software development.
- Experience with reverse engineering and vulnerability research on software applications or operating systems.
- Experience with cloud technologies and cloud-native environments.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Preferred experience with Computer Network Operations tools, operational missions, exploit development, offensive cyber research, Intelligence Community cyber operations, Linux internals, virtualization, container technologies, or distributed computing environments.
- Preferred experience developing software with C/C++, Python, Rust, Go, or similar programming languages.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, and an employee assistance program.
- Training and tuition assistance.
- Paid time off and holidays.
About Markon Solutions
Markon Solutions provides cyber, digital transformation, and critical intelligence consulting services to U.S. federal agencies, including the Intelligence Community. The privately held firm delivers technology-enabled services such as red teaming, software engineering, and secure infrastructure support across classified programs. Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, it operates as a government contractor focused on national security missions and enterprise IT modernization.