Cryptologic Computer Scientist

For the OPS Consulting team, “the power to help” means helping our clients, helping serve the mission, helping our employees and their families, and helping the community. Headquartered in Hanover, MD. OPS Consulting has over two decades of experience specializing in the most mission-critical operations. We are thought leaders and innovators. The ingenuity of our developers, engineers, cyber experts, linguists, and analysts are dedicated to empowering our clients, fulfilling The Mission, and remaining trusted leaders and advisers in national security and technology solutions.

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

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).

• 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.

• A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

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, veteran status, or any other protected class.

$49,996.80 - $. 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.