Cryptologic Computer Scientist Level 3

Benefits Offered

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.
• Markon is seeking a Cryptologic Computer Scientist 3 to support cyber mission analytics in a data-driven operational environment for the Fort Meade Customer. This role blends computer science, large-scale data analytics, and cyber threat analysis to identify, assess, and investigate network-based threats.
• Analyze large-scale data sets to identify patterns, anomalies, and indicators of cyber threats.
• Develop and maintain analytic workflows using Python and Apache Spark.
• Perform network and protocol analysis to support cryptologic and cyber threat investigations.
• Leverage and interpret data from customer-provided cryptologic and cyber toolsets.
• Conduct discovery-driven analysis to uncover emerging threats, techniques, and adversary behaviors.
• Collaborate with analysts, engineers, and operators to translate analytic findings into actionable insights.
• Document analytic methodologies, findings, and recommendations.
• TS/SCI with Active Polygraph with this Customer.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline plus 8 years of relevant experience.
• Required experience with Python and Apache Spark.
• Demonstrated experience working with large-scale data sets.
• Strong background in network and protocol analysis.
• Familiarity with customer cryptologic and cyber toolsets.
• Inquisitive, analytical mindset with a focus on discovery and problem-solving.
• Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to both technical and analytic audiences.