Post Quantum Cryptography Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton • Washington, DC

8d • $77,600 - $176,000

About The Position

Implement post-quantum cryptography (PQC) solution architectures across a variety of reference architectures and 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 support analysis of PQC advancements and tooling. Use cybersecurity experience to help protect information system assets from intentional or inadvertent 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 role requires the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Booz Allen’s benefits include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits; paid leave; professional development; tuition assistance; work-life programs; dependent care; and recognition awards. The projected annual compensation range is $77,600 to $176,000. The posting is scheduled to close within 90 days of its posting date.

The company describes remote, hybrid, and onsite work models, but the posting does not specify which model applies to this position. Candidates are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments for identity verification. 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 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.
• Programming experience 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 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 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 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, using knowledge of operating systems, network configuration, and cloud platforms.
• Help protect information system assets and systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction.
• Oversee, evaluate, and support documentation, validation, assessment, and accreditation processes to meet information assurance and security requirements.
• Lead and manage small projects.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Financial benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance
• Work-life programs
• Dependent care
• Recognition awards program

What This Job Offers

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