Cryptography Engineer

Phase2 Technology; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 112,800 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Cryptography Engineer to implement post-quantum cryptography across reference architectures and transition products to PQC standards. You will analyze OS environments, network configurations, and specialized space protocols to improve cryptographic implementations.

Required experience includes applied cryptography, cryptography, or cybersecurity, plus TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience in applied cryptography, cybersecurity, systems engineering, or software development
• Experience evaluating trust architectures, network protocols, and vendor security risks
• Experience programming in Python, Rust, or C++
• Experience with cloud architectures and key management strategies
• Experience leading small technical projects
• Knowledge of PKI and secure network protocols
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts for varied audiences
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science

Responsibilities

• Implement post-quantum cryptography (PQC) solution architectures across reference architectures
• Transition products, systems, and environments to post-quantum standards
• Analyze development of PQC using OS, network, and space protocols
• Conduct qualitative security audits and assess vendor security risks
• Oversee documentation, validation, and accreditation for IA and security requirements

Skills

Applied cryptography

Cybersecurity

Systems engineering

Software development

Trust architectures

Network protocols

Vendor security risks

Python

Rust

C++

Cloud architectures

Key management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics/Math/CS

Job description

Job Number: R0244067

Cryptography Engineer

The Opportunity:

Use systems architecture, network engineering, or software development skill sets to implement post-quantum cryptography (PQC) solution architectures across a variety of reference architectures. Work on transitioning products, systems, and environments, including both enterprise IT and space-based systems, to post-quantum standards. Use comprehension of operating system environments, network configuration, and specialized space protocols to analyze the development of advanced methodologies to help promote cutting-edge analysis of PQC. Conduct qualitative security audits of organizational readiness, assess vendor supply chains, and provide strategic feedback on cryptographic implementations. 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.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• Experience in applied cryptography, cybersecurity, systems engineering, or software development
• Experience evaluating trust architectures, network protocols, and vendor security risks
• Experience programming in Python, Rust, or C++
• Experience with cloud architectures and key management strategies
• Experience leading small technical projects
• Knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and secure network protocols
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts for varied audiences
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science

Nice If You Have:

• Experience writing technical documentation for security accreditations
• Experience with hardware Trusted Compute architectures
• 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
• Knowledge of space-based or satellite communication (SATCOM) protocols
• Ability to demonstrate contributions to cryptographic standards or papers

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.