Post Quantum Cryptography Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton • Ashburn, VA

3d • $77,600 - $176,000

About The Position

Use systems architecture, network engineering, or software development skills to implement post-quantum cryptography (PQC) solution architectures across a variety of reference architectures. Help transition products, systems, and environments to post-quantum standards. Apply knowledge of operating system environments and network configuration to analyze and develop advanced methodologies that support cutting-edge PQC analysis. Use cybersecurity expertise to 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.

Requirements

• Experience as a PQC scientist or engineer.
• Experience leading and managing small projects.
• Experience evaluating trust architectures and cryptographic approaches.
• Experience with software development, cybersecurity, or network engineering.
• 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 supporting accreditation efforts involving information security, 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 with cloud architectures and key management strategies.
• Experience with Linux and Windows fundamentals.
• Experience with hardware Trusted Compute architectures.
• Experience implementing and maintaining security controls across server-based environments.
• Experience with digital forensics, secure software development, or penetration testing.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity risk management processes and governance, risk, and compliance strategies and tools.
• Ability to demonstrate contributions to cryptographic standards or papers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement PQC solution architectures across a variety of reference architectures.
• Help transition products, systems, and environments to post-quantum standards.
• Analyze operating system environments and network configurations to develop advanced methodologies supporting PQC analysis.
• Perform procedures to protect information system assets from unauthorized 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 for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level