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well.. here's what i want to do, maybe you could help me out. I kind of want to be a cryptologist for the government or intelligence analyst. My dream job would to be a handler. But that won't happen. They really don't make degrees in what Iwant to be, does anyone have any ideas.
Originally posted by alias101
Well.. I don't want to be in the military. Where is BSU? I saw the NSA had a college for that, but i don't know if you have to work for the NSA to get into that program.
Originally posted by Gazrok
well.. here's what i want to do, maybe you could help me out. I kind of want to be a cryptologist for the government or intelligence analyst. My dream job would to be a handler. But that won't happen. They really don't make degrees in what Iwant to be, does anyone have any ideas.
1. Find the nearest college that offers espionage-related courses, such as heavy on politics, communism, etc.
2. Find the contact info for those professors teaching said courses.
3. Contact those professors, let them know you are looking to work for the NSA/CIA, etc. and if they could provide a contact for the local recruiter. One of them is bound to know....seriously (I know this first-hand by the way).
4. Contact the recruiter. He/She will be more than happy to recommend a college, courses, area of study, etc.
Cryptanalysis is the art and science of solving cryptograms (writings in cipher or code) or cryptographic systems (devices for enciphering and deciphering). Cryptanalysts utilize Mathematics, Computer Programming, Engineering, and language skills as well as new technologies and creativity to systematically analyze basic elements in a cipher code to find a solution. Cryptanalysts at NSA have the unique opportunity to work with high power workstations and supercomputers to develop their own hardware and software tools for solving analytic tasks.
No specific major is targeted for Cryptanalysis; NSA hires people with technical and non-technical degrees, ranging from Mathematics to Music, Engineering to History, and Computer Programming to Chemistry.
Cryptanalysis Intern Program
Applicants for Cryptanalysis are placed in the Cryptanalysis Intern Program (CAIP), which is designed to produce professional Cryptanalysts. CAIP participants attend formal classes, receive technical training from experienced Cryptanalysts, and rotate to various job assignments throughout NSA.
SIGNALS ANALYSIS
Signals Analysis is a cutting-edge technical discipline that seeks to recover, understand, and derive intelligence from foreign signals. Signals Analysts must use their background in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Engineering to analyze, understand, and exploit the advanced signals that NSA targets use to communicate.
At NSA, Signals Analysts use the latest in computing technology and laboratory signal measurement and test equipment, as well as high power workstations and supercomputers which can be used to develop their own hardware and software tools for solving analytic tasks.
Extensive in-house classroom and on-the-job training is offered to both new hires and experienced employees as part of their continuing career development.
Originally posted by Gazrok
Not to mention, FINDING the recruiter shows them you've got drive, intelligence, and interest, and that in itself puts you to the top of the pile..
[edit on 6-6-2005 by Gazrok]
Originally posted by Astronomer68
As an aside, stay away from ANY use of proscribed drugs, don't join cults, the communist party (or other revolutionary groups), keep your credit rating high, and in general be a good boy scout. Failures in these areas will preclude you ever getting the requisite clearances for employment.