Post Quantum Cryptography Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton • Usa, DC

7d

About The Position

Implement post-quantum cryptography (PQC) solution architectures across a variety of reference architectures, drawing on network engineering, cloud administration, and software development skills. Help transition products, systems, and environments to post-quantum standards. Apply knowledge of operating systems, network configuration, and cloud platforms to analyze and develop methodologies that advance PQC analysis and tooling. Use cybersecurity experience to help protect information-system assets from unauthorized access or destruction. Oversee, evaluate, and support documentation, validation, assessment, and accreditation processes needed to meet information assurance and security requirements.

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. The hiring process includes identity verification using biometrics and artificial intelligence; candidates are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. Use of AI or other tools to assist with interview responses is prohibited unless explicitly permitted.

Requirements

• Experience in applied cryptography, cybersecurity research, or mathematics, including PQC.
• Experience with software development, cybersecurity, or network engineering.
• Experience with AWS services 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 services that use them.
• Ability to develop technical documentation supporting information-security accreditation efforts, including systems and network security.
• Ability to convey complex concepts and collaborate 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 cybersecurity risk management processes and governance, risk, and compliance strategies and tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement PQC 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 advance analysis of PQC developments and tooling.
• Help 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 required to comply with information assurance and security requirements.
• Develop technical documentation supporting accreditation efforts in information security, including systems and network security.

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability benefits.
• Financial and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Dependent care.
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time