Computer Scientist - Development Programs

creating analytic applications that scale across multiple, very large, data sets from disparate sourcesleveraging and integrating open source, commercial off-the-shelf, and government developed softwareanalyzing user/customer requirements related to software and/or software system designbuilding software prototypesdesigning, developing, and debugging software applicationstroubleshooting and debugging computer codeapplying mathematical or computational methods and lines of reasoning to complex software systemsidentifying target communications within the global networkdesigning and optimizing algorithms, data structures, modeling, and analytics to solve real-world scientific problemssolving cryptanalytic, high-performance computing, and computer network problemsleading new advances in computer science, such as:microprocessor-based advancesbeyond the horizon supercomputerssignals processing (including analog control)user interfacesdeep learningcybersecuritydesign and implementation of encryptionadvanced algorithmsdetecting, identifying, and evaluating vulnerabilities in cyberspace systems and/or networksdeveloping software and/or hardware exploitation capabilities that enable collection of foreign intelligence from target networks and systemsdesigning solutions to defend against adversarial threats directed towards the US, to include cutting-edge technologies such as mobile, SCADA, and Internet of Thingsanalyzing sophisticated malware to thwart cyber attacks and identify new threatsdeveloping methods and applications for tools to exploit and analyze computer systemsJob SummaryDoes solving unique problems energize you? Do you like to create distinctive solutions? The difference between NSA Computer Scientists and others are the problems we MUST solve. Our culture believes in solving "unsolvable" problems, which we do by creating new science and new technologies not yet discovered, that will protect and advance our Nation in the 4th Industrial Revolution. Are you ready for the challenge? Are you fearless? ...then click to read more!QualificationsSalary Range: $73,076 - $91,057 (Entry/Developmental)*The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position. Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position.Entry is with a Bachelor's degree and no experience. An Associate's degree plus 2 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.g., 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 the software development process (i.e., requirements analysis, software design, implementation, testing, integration, deployment/installation, and maintenance) and programming