Post Quantum Cryptography Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

Ashburn, VA, United States
$77,600.00 - $176,000.00 (annualized usd) py
Onsite
Post-quantum cryptography (pqc) experience
Software development, cybersecurity, or network engineering
Python, rust, or c++ programming
Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Post Quantum Cryptography Engineer to implement PQC solution architectures and transition products to post-quantum standards. The ideal candidate should possess experience in systems architecture, software development, and cybersecurity, along with strong programming skills

Job Summary

  • Use systems architecture, network engineering, or software development skill sets to implement post-quantum cryptography (PQC) solution architectures across a variety of reference architectures.
  • Leverage cybersecurity expertise to perform all procedures necessary to ensure the safety of information system assets and protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction.
  • Oversee, evaluate, and support the documentation, validation, assessment, and accreditation processes necessary to comply with information assurance (IA) and security requirements.

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Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Post Quantum Cryptography Engineer to implement PQC solution architectures and transition products to post-quantum standards. The ideal candidate should possess experience in systems architecture, software development, and cybersecurity, along with strong programming skills.

Salary

$77,600.00 - $176,000.00 (annualized USD)

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) experience
  • Software development, cybersecurity, or network engineering
  • Python, Rust, or C++ programming
  • Secure network protocols and PKI knowledge
  • Develop technical documentation for accreditation

Nice-to-have

  • Cloud architectures and key management
  • Linux and Windows fundamentals
  • Hardware trusted compute architectures
  • Contributions to cryptographic standards
  • Cybersecurity risk management process

Key Requirements

  • Experience as a PQC scientist or engineer
  • Experience leading and managing small projects
  • Experience evaluating trust architectures
  • Experience with low-level programming concepts
  • Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science

Work Rights

Secret clearance required

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