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Cypher Intelligence

Application Developer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$80 - $110/hr

Summary Cypher Intelligence is seeking a Software Engineer that will develop and enhance mission-critical enterprise or departmental IT systems. The successful candidate will be dedicated full-time ...

Darkhorse Geospatial LLC

Data Scientist

Falls Church, VA · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

Graph databases and query languages (Neo4j, Cypher) * App frameworks for analytic UIs (Flask, Gradio, Streamlit) * Geospatial analysis and GIS tooling * Elastic / Kibana, Elastic Data Analyst ...

Peraton

Senior Systems Engineer - ETL

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$146K - $234K/yr

Knowledge of neo4j graph database technologies, cypher query language * Systems engineering support for AI/ML, LLM development projects * Programming experience in Java, Python, and JavaScript ...

Peraton

Systems Architect

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$146K - $234K/yr

Desired Skills: * neo4j graph database technologies, cypher query language * Enterprise data strategy, data governance practices, data stewardship principles, data architecture principles, data ...

Peraton

Senior Systems Engineer - ETL

Mclean, VA

$146K - $234K/yr

Knowledge of neo4j graph database technologies, cypher query language * Systems engineering support for AI/ML, LLM development projects * Programming experience in Java, Python, and JavaScript ...

Peraton

Senior Systems Engineer - ETL

Chantilly, VA

$146K - $234K/yr

Knowledge of neo4j graph database technologies, cypher query language * Systems engineering support for AI/ML, LLM development projects * Programming experience in Java, Python, and JavaScript ...

Peraton

Systems Architect

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$146K - $234K/yr

Desired Skills: * neo4j graph database technologies, cypher query language * Enterprise data strategy, data governance practices, data stewardship principles, data architecture principles, data ...

Peraton

Senior Systems Engineer - ETL

Mclean, VA · On-site

$146K - $234K/yr

Knowledge of neo4j graph database technologies, cypher query language * Systems engineering support for AI/ML, LLM development projects * Programming experience in Java, Python, and JavaScript ...

Peraton

Senior Systems Engineer - ETL

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$146K - $234K/yr

Knowledge of neo4j graph database technologies, cypher query language * Systems engineering support for AI/ML, LLM development projects * Programming experience in Java, Python, and JavaScript ...

Peraton

Systems Architect

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$146K - $234K/yr

Desired Skills: * neo4j graph database technologies, cypher query language * Enterprise data strategy, data governance practices, data stewardship principles, data architecture principles, data ...

Peraton

Senior Systems Engineer - ETL

Mclean, VA · On-site

$146K - $234K/yr

Knowledge of neo4j graph database technologies, cypher query language * Systems engineering support for AI/ML, LLM development projects * Programming experience in Java, Python, and JavaScript ...

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As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for cypher in Virginia is $53.32, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42.16 and $64.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a cypher?

A Cypher job typically involves working with encryption, cryptography, or data security, depending on the industry. It may refer to roles in cybersecurity, blockchain development, or intelligence analysis where professionals encode, decode, and protect sensitive information. Responsibilities can include managing secure communications, analyzing cryptographic algorithms, or developing security protocols. The exact job duties depend on the specific industry and employer.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a cypher?

To excel as a Cypher (Cryptanalyst), you need a strong background in mathematics, statistics, and computer science, often demonstrated by an advanced degree in one of these fields. Familiarity with cryptographic protocols, programming languages like Python and C++, and relevant software tools is essential, and certifications in cybersecurity (such as CISSP or CEH) can be advantageous. Outstanding analytical thinking, attention to detail, and persistence are valuable soft skills in this field. These competencies ensure effective code-breaking, system vulnerability analysis, and the protection of sensitive data in high-stakes security environments.

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Cyphers often encounter complex and evolving encryption systems, requiring continual learning and adaptation to new cryptographic algorithms. Daily challenges include solving intricate puzzles under tight deadlines, deciphering incomplete or obfuscated data, and staying ahead of ever-changing cybersecurity threats. The work can be highly collaborative, involving regular interaction with information security teams, engineers, and occasionally law enforcement or intelligence personnel. Successfully overcoming these challenges is key to protecting organizations against data breaches and ensuring the integrity of sensitive communications.

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Application Developer - Java/Angular/AWS | TS/SCI Clearance

Chantilly, VA • On-site

Cypher Intelligence
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Posted 9 days ago

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Summary

Cypher Intelligence is seeking a Software Engineer that will develop and enhance mission-critical enterprise or departmental IT systems. The successful candidate will be dedicated full-time to development and enhancement support for existing applications as well as new development.

Responsibilities
  • Designing, programming/developing, and modifying software systems, applications, and tools, both existing and potentially new in the future.
  • Analyzing user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
  • Correcting errors by making the appropriate changes and then re-checking the program to ensure the desired result was produced.
  • Conducting testing of program and software applications to be sure they will produce the desired results and that instructions are correct.
  • Organizing and maintaining documentation of application development and subsequent revisions, so others are able to understand the program.
  • Collaborating with teammates, other service providers, vendors, and users to develop new programming methods.
Required Experience, Skills, & Technologies
  • Strong Java programming/development skills and some hands‑on experience.
  • Experience with or knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and at least one modern front‑end framework such as Angular.
  • Experience with or knowledge of Spring and ORM libraries such as Hibernate/JPA.
  • Experience with or knowledge of RESTful services.
  • Strong ability to manage competing priorities and communicate with multiple stakeholders.
  • Experience with Ext JS (v3 and v4), Groovy (v2), Grails (v2), and Bootstrap (v3+).
  • Understanding of SQL and Elasticsearch.
  • Experience working and interacting with different types of data stores (e.g., Oracle, Elasticsearch).
  • Cloud experience, particularly AWS.
Requirements

Must have Top Secret/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.

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