Cryptography Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton•Chantilly, VA

5d•Remote

About The Position

The Opportunity: Use systems architecture, network engineering, or software development skill sets to implement post-quantum cryptography (PQC) solution architectures across a variety of reference architectures. Work on transitioning products, systems, and environments, including both enterprise IT and space-based systems, to post-quantum standards. Use comprehension of operating system environments, network configuration, and specialized space protocols to analyze the development of advanced methodologies to help promote cutting-edge analysis of PQC. Conduct qualitative security audits of organizational readiness, assess vendor supply chains, and provide strategic feedback on cryptographic implementations. Leverage cybersecurity expertise to perform all procedures necessary to ensure the safety of information system assets and protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction. Oversee, evaluate, and support the documentation, validation, assessment, and accreditation processes necessary to comply with information assurance (IA) and security requirements. Join us. The world can't wait.

Requirements

Experience in applied cryptography, cybersecurity, systems engineering, or software development
Experience evaluating trust architectures, network protocols, and vendor security risks
Experience programming in Python, Rust, or C++
Experience with cloud architectures and key management strategies
Experience leading small technical projects
Knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and secure network protocols
Ability to translate complex technical concepts for varied audiences
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
Bachelor's degree in Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science

Nice To Haves

Experience writing technical documentation for security accreditations
Experience with hardware Trusted Compute architectures
Experience with Linux and Windows fundamentals
Experience with digital forensics, secure software development, or penetration testing
Knowledge of the cybersecurity risk management process and governance, risk, and compliance strategies and tools
Knowledge of space-based or satellite communication (SATCOM) protocols
Ability to demonstrate contributions to cryptographic standards or papers

Responsibilities

Implement post-quantum cryptography (PQC) solution architectures across a variety of reference architectures.
Transition products, systems, and environments to post-quantum standards.
Analyze the development of advanced methodologies for PQC analysis.
Conduct qualitative security audits of organizational readiness.
Assess vendor supply chains and provide strategic feedback on cryptographic implementations.
Perform procedures to ensure the safety of information system assets and protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction.
Oversee, evaluate, and support documentation, validation, assessment, and accreditation processes for information assurance (IA) and security requirements.