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Cryptologic Computer Scientist with Security Clearance

The Swift GroupLaurel, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted 15 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to leverage your advanced computer science and cryptologic expertise to solve complex national security challenges, fostering significant career growth within a highly respected organization. If you possess a strong background in network protocol analysis, large-scale data, and a discovery-focused mindset, you'll thrive in this dynamic hybrid environment. Apply today to contribute your skills to critical missions and join a team dedicated to innovation and mission success.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Employee
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Laurel, MD, United States
Posted
Yesterday
SwiftPython

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. #LI-JP1 #OpsConsulting

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