Cryptanalytic Computer Scientist

the-swift-group; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Swift is seeking a Cryptanalytic Computer Scientist to design, develop, and apply solutions to cryptologic and computational problems in Annapolis Junction, MD. This role uses advanced computer science and mathematics to analyze data, develop algorithms, and solve mission-driven challenges.

You will design, evaluate, and refine mathematical models and computational techniques to support research, engineering, and cryptologic problem solving within a focused team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral degree with progressively increasing relevance to cryptologic computing.
• Must include at least one programming course and four upper-level math courses (Calculus and above).
• Degree field: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or related field.

Responsibilities

• Experience in algorithm development and analytic problem solving.
• Strong foundation in mathematics and computational methods.
• Experience designing, developing, and evaluating models, methods, and techniques to solve complex problems.
• Exposure to high performance computing, engineering, or applied mathematics.
• Strong analytical and discovery-oriented mindset.

Skills

Algorithm development

Analytic problem solving

Mathematical methods

High performance computing

Model development

Research mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience

Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience

Doctoral degree with 2 years of relevant experience

Associate’s degree with 7 years of clearly related experience

Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or related field

At least one programming course

Four upper-level math courses (Calculus and above)

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 Cryptanalytic Computer Scientist to work in Annapolis Junction, MD.

The Cryptanalytic Computer Scientist will design, develop, and apply solutions to complex cryptologic and computational problems. This role requires applying advanced computer science and mathematical techniques to analyze data, develop algorithms, and solve mission-driven challenges.

Work will involve designing, developing, and evaluating mathematical models, analytic methods, and computational techniques to support research, engineering, and cryptologic problem-solving efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Experience in computer science (theoretical or applied), including algorithm development and analytic problem solving
• Strong foundation in mathematics and computational methods
• Experience designing, developing, and evaluating models, methods, and/or techniques to solve complex problems
• Exposure to areas such as high performance computing, engineering (electrical or computer), or applied mathematics
• Strong analytical and discovery-oriented mindset

Requirements:

Level 2:

• A Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience, OR
• A Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience, OR
• A Doctoral degree with 2 years of relevant experience, OR
• An Associate’s degree with 7 years of clearly related experience
• Degree must be in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics (including Applied Math), or related field
• Must include at least one programming course and four upper-level math courses (Calculus and above)

Level 3:

• A Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience, OR
• A Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience, OR
• A Doctoral degree with 4 years of relevant experience, OR
• An Associate’s degree with 10 years of clearly related experience
• Degree must be in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics (including Applied Math), or related field
• Must include at least one programming course and four upper-level math courses (Calculus and above)

Level 4:

• A Bachelor’s degree with 11 years of relevant experience, OR
• A Master’s degree with 9 years of relevant experience, OR
• A Doctoral degree with 7 years of relevant experience, OR
• An Associate’s degree with 13 years of clearly related experience
• Degree must be in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics (including Applied Math), or related field
• Must include at least one programming course and four upper-level math courses (Calculus and above)
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required