Senior Computer Scientist

Senior Computer Scientist - (CIS0003Q4) 

Your Impact:

 

Your Impact:  

Join the premier program in the industry that advances the use of tactical and strategic Identity Intelligence tradecraft to inform decision-makers, from ground force commanders to international partners and national security policymakers. Our employees lead the Intelligence community in providing superior Identity Intelligence analysis and developing innovative data-driven solutions, supporting the customer through intelligence analysis and tradecraft proliferation.

 

Responsibilities:

• Possesses a solid understanding of core computer science principles and applies hands-on experience in areas such as penetration testing, ethical hacking, and reverse engineering to guide research and analysis of software, hardware, network components, security protocols, and cloud-based services.
• Specializes in cyber-enabled platforms, particularly those involving automated video analysis, biometric verification, and identity management systems.
• Demonstrates proficiency in a wide range of programming languages and tools (e.g., C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Microsoft .NET, LINQ, gRPC), communication protocols (e.g., WS-Biometric Devices, RTP/RTSP, WebRTC, HTTPS Live Streaming), and database systems (e.g., Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch).
• Experienced in working with web services (RESTful and SOAP APIs), cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCS), and network infrastructure (e.g., routers, switches, web/database/mail/DNS/proxy servers, IDS/IPS, firewalls, DMZs).
• Familiar with modern product development practices and tools, including Kubernetes, Docker, Git, Jira, Agile methodologies, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledgeable in machine learning and deep learning development, including the use of frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Keras.
• Understands the computational requirements and limitations of AI applications in computer vision, big data analysis, and other complex tasks requiring advanced intelligence capabilities.

 

 

Here's What You'll Need:

 

Requirements:

• Experience with programming languages and tools C++, C#, Java, Javascript, Microsoft.NET, LinQ, gRPC
• Experience with web services, RESTful and SOAP API, cloud services AWS, Azure, GCSand network components 
• Experience with product development tools and concepts, Kubernetes, Docker, Git, Jira, Agile, DevOps and CI/CD
• Experience with database management systems, Oracle, MySQL, Postgre SQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch
• Experience with reverse engineering and software development to guide research and analysis of software, hardware, networks components, security protocols, and cloud-based services. 

 

Clearance Required: TS/SCI with CI Poly

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum Years of Experience:  10 years relevant experience

Preferred:  

• Familiarity with machine and deep learning development practices, frameworks/libraries (e.g. TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras), employment, computing requirements and limitations when applied to computer vision, big data analysis and other complex tasks demanding Artificial Intelligence-like capabilities.   
• Familiarity with DoD 8570.01-M IAT II
• Experience with Agile methodologies
• Experience with C4ISR systems
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Experience with WS-Biometric Devices

Pay Transparency Verbiage

Amentum’s health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, and, if eligible, a deferred compensation plan and Executive Deferral Plan. Employees will also receive 17 days of vacation per year, seven paid holidays, plus floating holidays and caregiver leave. Hired applicants will be able to purchase company stock and have the opportunity to receive a performance discretionary bonus.

The base salary range for this position is $190,000 to $205,000. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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 Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans  and Labor Laws Posters. 

Primary Location

: United States-Maryland-Bethesda

Job Posting

: Jul 10, 2025, 4:26:26 PM

Job

: Software

Organization

: CMS

Job Type

: ExperiencedJob Classification: Parttime-RegularCapabilities: Intelligence