Post-Quantum Cryptography Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Deliver specialized knowledge in quantum computing, quantum information science, cryptography, and post-quantum cryptography for VA cybersecurity architecture and engineering projects.

• Evaluate the effects of quantum computing and related cybersecurity threats across VA systems, applications, infrastructure, data protection measures, and cryptographic frameworks.

• Review cryptographic implementations, protocols, algorithms, certificates, keys, and associated technologies for vulnerabilities related to quantum advancements.

• Create and sustain an enterprise-level cryptographic inventory along with risk-based migration priorities.

• Formulate Cryptographic Inventory and Migration Plans, and propose strategies for transitioning to post-quantum cryptography.

• Offer technical direction in accordance with NIST standards for post-quantum cryptography, including FIPS 203, FIPS 204, and FIPS 205.

• Assess quantum-resistant algorithms and technologies throughout enterprise systems, networks, cloud settings, data protection solutions, and identity infrastructures.

• Aid in the development of crypto-agile architectures and strategies for cryptographic modernization.

• Conduct technical analysis, prototyping, modeling, and testing utilizing classical and quantum simulation tools.

• Design, implement, and validate cryptographic algorithms and engineering solutions in Python, C++, and Java.

• Employ Qiskit, Cirq, Quipper, and the Microsoft Quantum Development Kit for research, simulation, testing, and technical evaluations.

• Execute security posture evaluations, architecture assessments, and engineering reviews.

• Formulate recommendations to address cryptographic weaknesses and risks associated with "harvest now, decrypt later" scenarios.

• Assist in the development of secure solution architectures, security patterns, reference architectures, policies, standards, and governance documentation.

• Engage in design and architecture reviews, modernization projects, pilots, working groups, and governance forums.

• Collaborate with stakeholders from cybersecurity, application development, cloud services, DevSecOps, network management, identity, program management, and Government entities.

• Articulate quantum and cryptographic threats to technical teams, leadership, and executive management.

• Produce technical evaluations, white papers, implementation recommendations, risk analyses, briefings, and presentations.

• Monitor emerging capabilities in quantum computing, cryptographic technologies, and evolving standards.

• Facilitate requirements development, configuration management, risk tracking, implementation planning, and transition sequencing.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

• At least 10 years of IT experience, including a minimum of 5 years in quantum computing and cryptography within a large corporation or Government agency comparable to GSA, IRS, DoD, or VA.

• Certification in one of the following: IAT III, IAM III, or IASAE III.

• This position is contingent upon contract award.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with employer matching.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.

• Flexible work schedule and remote work options.