Senior Computer Scientist

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Leidos is a FORTUNE 500 company bringing a mix of innovative technology and sector expertise to customers in the national security, engineering, and the health industries. At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

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Leidos seeks highly qualified and trained Senior Computer Scientist to provide expert guidance and direction underpinning Leidos on-site support to research and development activities on Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland.

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The Mission

The Digital Modernization Sector is focused on delivering performance-based IT services and repeatable solutions to include applying cloud-factory and aaS (as a Service) capabilities and integrating commercial products to provide a comprehensive digital engineering approach to IT transformation.

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Your Main Mission:

Individual will provide advanced technical expertise and leadership in the development, integration, and deployment of cutting-edge technologies to support range of Research & Development (R&D)-focused missions, to include proof of concepts, testing, integration and validation of secure communications and network technologies, Cryptographic Modernization, and development and employment of defensive Cyberspace capabilities.

• Provide strategic leadership on complex policy issues involving technology such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Data Analytics, Autonomous Systems, and Cybersecurity

• Lead and oversee complex R&D projects and provide guidance on the design, development, and implementation of advanced software and systems

• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions to meet mission requirements

• Develop prototypes and proof-of-concept systems to demonstrate new capabilities

• Collaborate with academic, industrial, and government partners to leverage cutting-edge innovations

• Integrate hardware, software, and network solutions to enhance the Army's operational capabilities, with focus on ensuring interoperability between different systems and platforms

• Conduct rigorous testing and validation of systems in simulated and real-world environments

• Contribute to the command’s strategic vision by identifying future technological trends and gaps and assist in defining priorities and aligning R&D efforts with Army modernization goals

• Mentor junior computer scientists and engineers to build technical expertise within the organization and foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders

• Interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and guidance relevant to organization’s objectives

• Communicate complex information, concepts, or ideas in a confident and well-organized manner through verbal, written, and/or visual means

• Prepare and perform briefings appropriate for senior leadership (i.e., general officer or flag officer)

• Develop standards, metrics and measures to support assessments, process improvements and operational efficiencies across supported command

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be a US Citizen

• Top Secret clearance eligible for access to SCI and a Counterintelligence polygraph

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field

• 12+ years’ experience with design, development, testing, and evaluation of complex computer-based systems relating to Cryptographic Modernization technologies

• 10+ yrs’ experience in programming of Encryption Algorithms and demonstrated design experience

• Demonstrated expertise in Interoperability Specifications and best practices; Integration of AI technology and advancement