Cryptologic Computer Scientist

The Swift Group

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Laurel, MD Annapolis Junction, MD on site Until 8/24/2026 5+ years exp First posted May 25, 2026 Last posted June 25, 2026
Job description
Swift is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.

We are looking for a Cryptologic Computer Scientist to work in Annapolis Junction and/or Laurel, MD.

Responsibilities:
The Cryptologic Computer Scientist will design, develop, deliver, and operate solutions to hard cryptologic computer science problems within a scientific framework. This position will require computer science skills (operating systems, compiler theory, database theory, algorithm analysis, computer architecture, discrete math, programming language theory, and data structures). 

Required Qualifications:
  • Experience with Python, Spark, and working with large-scale data.
  • Must have a strong background in network protocol analysis.
  • The ideal candidate will be inquisitive and have a discovery-focused mindset.
  • Level 2:
    • 5 years of relevant experience in the following areas: computer system research, simulation/ model development and prototyping, software design, programming, computational science, algorithm analysis, design, and reverse engineering/ designing/ developing to include hardware and/ or software.
    • A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fields such as (Engineering, Mathematics, Information Technology, or Information Systems), only if the following foundational Computer Science areas are met: algorithms, computer architecture, programming methodologies, data structures, logic and computation, and advanced mathematics.
  • Level 3:
    • 8 years of relevant experience in the following areas: computer system research, simulation/ model development and prototyping, software design, programming, computational science, algorithm analysis, design, and reverse engineering/ designing/ developing to include hardware and/ or software.
    • A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fields such as (Engineering, Mathematics, Information Technology, or Information Systems), only if the following foundational Computer Science areas are met: algorithms, computer architecture, programming methodologies, data structures, logic and computation, and advanced mathematics.
  • Level 4:
    • 11 years of relevant experience in the following areas: computer system research, simulation/ model development and prototyping, software design, programming, computational science, algorithm analysis, design, and reverse engineering/ designing/ developing to include hardware and/ or software.
    • A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fields such as (Engineering, Mathematics, Information Technology, or Information Systems), only if the following foundational Computer Science areas are met: algorithms, computer architecture, programming methodologies, data structures, logic and computation, and advanced mathematics.
 
Security Clearance:
  • A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.
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The Swift Group and Subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Pay Range: $49,996.80 - $290,004.00
Pay ranges are a general guideline and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, work experience, education, certifications, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates. 
At The Swift Group and Subsidiaries, you will receive comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time off benefits. 

About this role

Summary

Design and develop cryptologic solutions using computer science principles and data analysis.

Job title

Cryptologic Computer Scientist

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

Annapolis Junction or Laurel, MD; remote possible

Salary

$50k–$290k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

PythonSparklarge-scale datanetwork protocol analysiscomputer science

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

cryptologynetwork protocol analysisdata sciencealgorithm analysiscomputer architecture
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Laurel, MD, USA

On-site City

Annapolis Junction, MD, USA

On-site City
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