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Cryptologic Computer Scientist at Swift (Annapolis Junction, MD)

Swift· Annapolis Junction, MD·

Role details

Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full-Time

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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Why work at Swift

  • Culture: Mission-driven, employee-focused, with a strong sense of purpose. Values include transparency, integrity, service, and innovation.
  • Work environment: Low-profile, high-impact. Roles often require clearance and on-site presence at client locations (e.g., Chantilly, Annapolis Junction, Reston). Not fully remote; likely hybrid or on-site.
  • Bnefits: Comprehensive healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time-off benefits.
  • Success stories: Clear career progression from analyst to chief architect, with wide pay bands (e.g., $50k–$290k) indicating room for growth and specialization.

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