Lead Cryptologic Mathematician

Two Six Technologies•Arlington, VA

3d•$140,041 - $214,100•Onsite

About The Position

Two Six Technologies is looking for a Lead Cryptologic Mathematician to join our Applied Mathematics team. You will work with a range of clients from the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to the country’s largest ISPs to innovative tech startups. You will become a trusted advisor while learning and performing valuable technical and industry skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
Minimum of 7 years experience in classical and modern cryptographic algorithms and protocols including several of:
Standard public key algorithms
Symmetric key ciphers and modes
Cryptographic hash functions
Basic coding skills in a functional or imperative language
Active Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain SCI

Nice To Haves

Experience in classical and modern cryptographic algorithms and protocols including
Zero-knowledge proof
Secure multiparty computation
Post Quantum/Quantum-resistant cryptography
Fully homomorphic encryption
Publication history in cryptography
Familiarity with formal methods / formal verification
Exposure to concepts of functional programming languages (higher-order function, monads, type classes, etc.)

Responsibilities

Participate in research programs related to applied, modern cryptography
Assist formal methods team in evaluations of cryptographic software and systems for functional correctness and implementation mistakes
Take on complex technical problems for which there is often no known answer.
Forge your own path; our small team setting will provide you the opportunity for outsized impact. While you will receive extensive training, mentorship, and coaching, you must be comfortable executing against challenging technical goals since there’s no playbook for our innovative work.