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Cryptologic Technician jobs are open across the U.S. military, defense contracting, and federal intelligence sectors, at every level from entry-level to senior and supervisory, with specializations in signals intelligence, networks, and interpretive analysis. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Description
Leidos is seeking a Cryptologic Computer Scientist - Level 3 to support development operations at Fort Meade. Join a mission-driven team solving complex cryptologic challenges using advanced computer science principles and cutting-edge technologies.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, deploy, and sustain solutions to complex cryptologic computer science problems.
- Apply expertise in areas such as operating systems, algorithms, compiler theory, computer architecture, discrete math, programming languages, and data structures.
- Support mission areas including digital forensics, attack attribution, critical network defense, system warnings and indicators, target system penetration, and knowledge discovery.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s and 8 years of relevant experience
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
Preferred Skills
Experience in systems research, software development, modeling and simulation, algorithm design, reverse engineering, and hardware/software system design.
At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you – apply today!
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
November 12, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Description
Leidos is seeking a Cryptologic Computer Scientist - Level 3 to support development operations at Fort Meade. Join a mission-driven team solving complex cryptologic challenges using advanced computer science principles and cutting-edge technologies.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, deploy, and sustain solutions to complex cryptologic computer science problems.
- Apply expertise in areas such as operating systems, algorithms, compiler theory, computer architecture, discrete math, programming languages, and data structures.
- Support mission areas including digital forensics, attack attribution, critical network defense, system warnings and indicators, target system penetration, and knowledge discovery.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s and 8 years of relevant experience
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
Preferred Skills
Experience in systems research, software development, modeling and simulation, algorithm design, reverse engineering, and hardware/software system design.
At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you – apply today!
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
November 12, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in cryptologic technician jobs.
- Active DoD Secret or Top Secret/SCI security clearance
- Experience with signals intelligence collection or analysis tools
- Proficiency in one or more foreign languages for interpretive roles
- CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD 8570 baseline certification
- Knowledge of network protocols, RF spectrum, or electronic warfare fundamentals
- Associate or bachelor's degree in intelligence studies, computer science, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Cryptologic Technician Job Search
Tailor your resume to clearance requirements
Cryptologic technician postings almost always specify a required clearance level. List your active clearance prominently near the top of your resume, including the granting agency and any polygraph adjudications, so hiring managers don't have to dig for it.
Translate military MOS codes into civilian language
If you're coming from a military background, spell out what your MOS or rating actually involved. Hiring managers in the contractor space may not know that CTN, CTI, or 35N means signals collection or network warfare, so describe the work in plain terms.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists cryptologic technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your collection discipline
Signals, network, technical, maintenance, and interpretive roles each call for different skill sets. Filter for the specific discipline you've trained in rather than applying broadly, since mismatched applications rarely advance past the initial screening step.
Prepare for a behavioral and technical panel interview
Most cryptologic technician interviews combine a technical screen on signals collection or network tools with behavioral questions tied to handling classified material. Practice explaining past decisions around information security without revealing any details that remain controlled.
Negotiate start dates around clearance transfer timelines
If your clearance is currently held by a government customer or a previous employer, the sponsorship transfer can add weeks to your onboarding. Build that buffer into your start-date conversation rather than committing to a date before the transfer is confirmed.
Cryptologic Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most cryptologic technicians?
Independent Software, GRVTY, and Leidos are hiring the most cryptologic technicians right now, with openings concentrated in Maryland, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Most of these roles sit within defense contractors or federal agency directorates that support signals and network intelligence missions.
How do you become a cryptologic technician?
Most cryptologic technicians begin through U.S. military enlistment or a federal civilian hiring program that provides structured technical training in signals collection, network operations, or language interpretation. After completing your service obligation or initial assignment, you can transition into defense contracting or intelligence agency roles. Earning a DoD-approved security clearance, passing a polygraph if required, and obtaining a baseline cybersecurity certification are all standard steps along the way.
Can you get a cryptologic technician job with little experience?
Entry-level cryptologic technician roles do exist, particularly through military enlistment pipelines and federal intern or apprenticeship programs, where you're trained on the job after passing background and clearance checks. For civilian contractor positions, employers often accept candidates who hold an active clearance from prior military service even without direct cryptologic experience, since the clearance itself is frequently the hardest qualification to meet.
What does the cryptologic technician interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen to verify clearance status and basic technical background, followed by a panel interview that includes scenario-based questions about handling classified information and protecting sensitive systems. Some agencies add a polygraph or psychological evaluation before a final offer. The full process can run longer than a standard technical interview cycle because of the security vetting steps built into it.
Where can I find and apply to cryptologic technician jobs?
You can find and apply to cryptologic technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your clearance level, discipline, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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