Post Quantum Cryptography Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton • Washington, DC

8d • $77,600 - $176,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Use network engineering, cloud administration, and software development skills to implement post-quantum cryptography (PQC) solution architectures across a variety of reference architectures. Work on transitioning products, systems, and environments to post-quantum standards. Apply knowledge of operating system environments, network configuration, and cloud platforms to analyze and develop advanced methodologies that support cutting-edge analysis of PQC advancements and tooling. Use cybersecurity experience to perform procedures that 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 necessary to comply with information assurance (IA) and security requirements.

Requirements

• Experience in applied cryptography, cybersecurity research, or mathematics, including post-quantum cryptography.
• Experience with software development, cybersecurity, or network engineering.
• Experience with AWS, such as EC2, IAM, VPC, or KMS.
• Experience leading and managing small projects.
• Experience programming in Python, Rust, or C++, and knowledge of low-level programming concepts.
• Knowledge of secure network protocol software, public key infrastructure, and the services that use them.
• Ability to develop technical documentation to support accreditation efforts involving information, systems, and network security.
• Ability to convey complex concepts and work collaboratively with a varied audience.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science.

Nice To Haves

• Experience configuring, automating, or managing cloud-based testbeds and lab environments.
• Experience managing security controls, vulnerabilities, and cost optimization of Cloud Service Provider services.
• Experience with cloud architectures and key management strategies.
• 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement post-quantum cryptography solution architectures across a variety of reference architectures.
• Support the transition of products, systems, and environments to post-quantum standards.
• Analyze and develop methodologies to support analysis of PQC advancements and tooling.
• Perform procedures to safeguard information system assets and protect systems from unauthorized or inadvertent access or destruction.
• Oversee, evaluate, and support documentation, validation, assessment, and accreditation processes for information assurance and security compliance.

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability benefits.
• Financial and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Dependent care.
• Recognition awards program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time