Cybersecurity Analyst – Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) and Cryptographic Inventory

novulsolutions; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Health benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

novulsolutions is seeking an experienced Post-Quantum Cryptography Program Analyst to support DoD cryptographic modernization. The role focuses on inventories, policy development, migration planning, and risk assessments to prepare enterprise systems for quantum-resistant standards.

The candidate will coordinate with NIST/NSA/DISA and other federal bodies, delivering executive-grade reports, guidance, and implementation plans for enterprise PQC transitions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years in cybersecurity, cryptography, PKI, security architecture, and risk management.
• Ability to develop technical documentation, implementation guidance, and executive presentations.
• Experience coordinating with senior government leaders and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze enterprise cryptographic inventories across systems, applications, and infrastructure.
• Support PQC policy development, guidance, and governance frameworks.
• Conduct cryptographic migration assessments to identify modernization requirements, dependencies, and implementation risks.
• Evaluate technical, operational, and cybersecurity risks associated with PQC adoption and cryptographic transitions.
• Support development of enterprise migration roadmaps, transition strategies, and implementation plans.
• Research emerging cryptographic technologies, standards, and quantum-resistant security solutions.
• Coordinate with DoD stakeholders, including NIST, NSA, DISA, and other federal organizations supporting cryptographic modernization initiatives.
• Develop technical reports, implementation guidance, executive briefings, and decision-support materials.
• Facilitate workshops, working groups, stakeholder meetings, and technical engagements supporting PQC transition efforts.
• Support cybersecurity governance, compliance, and modernization initiatives related to enterprise cryptographic programs.

Skills

Cryptography

PKI

Security Architecture

Risk Management

DoD / Government Regulation

RMF

Executive Briefings

Policy Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Program Analyst / Cryptographic Modernization Specialist to support Department of Defense (DoD) enterprise cryptographic modernization initiatives and the Department’s Post-Quantum Cryptography transition strategy. This role will focus on supporting cryptographic inventory management, policy development, migration planning, risk assessments, and implementation guidance to prepare enterprise systems for emerging quantum‑resistant cryptographic standards. The ideal candidate possesses strong expertise in cybersecurity, cryptography, PKI, security architecture, and risk management, along with the ability to coordinate across multiple DoD organizations and provide executive‑level recommendations supporting enterprise modernization efforts.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze enterprise‑wide cryptographic inventories across systems, applications, and infrastructure.
• Support development of Post‑Quantum Cryptography (PQC) policies, implementation guidance, and governance frameworks.
• Conduct cryptographic migration assessments to identify modernization requirements, dependencies, and implementation risks.
• Evaluate technical, operational, and cybersecurity risks associated with PQC adoption and cryptographic transitions.
• Support development of enterprise migration roadmaps, transition strategies, and implementation plans.
• Research emerging cryptographic technologies, standards, and quantum‑resistant security solutions.
• Coordinate with DoD stakeholders, including NIST, NSA, DISA, and other federal organizations supporting cryptographic modernization initiatives.
• Develop technical reports, implementation guidance, executive briefings, and decision‑support materials.
• Facilitate workshops, working groups, stakeholder meetings, and technical engagements supporting PQC transition efforts.
• Support cybersecurity governance, compliance, and modernization initiatives related to enterprise cryptographic programs.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of relevant experience. Experience supporting cybersecurity, cryptography, PKI, security architecture, and risk management initiatives. Strong understanding of cryptographic principles, algorithms, and enterprise security architectures. Experience conducting security assessments, risk analysis, and cybersecurity planning activities.
• Ability to develop technical documentation, implementation guidance, and executive‑level presentations. Experience coordinating with senior government leaders, technical teams, and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications / Key Skills & Technologies

• Experience supporting DoD cryptographic modernization, COMSEC, PKI, KMI, and cybersecurity transformation initiatives, with knowledge of Post‑Quantum Cryptography (PQC), NIST cryptographic standards, NSA CNSA guidance, Risk Management Framework (RMF), Zero Trust Architecture, cloud security, and enterprise security architectures.
• Ability to support cybersecurity governance, policy development, cryptographic inventory management, migration planning, risk assessments, technical research, executive briefings, stakeholder coordination, and enterprise technology modernization efforts utilizing PKI/KMI/COMSEC platforms, governance and reporting tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

Core Benefits: Paid Time Off (10 days) and 5 floating days. 11 paid holidays. Flex time can be utilized instead of holiday time usage. Payroll: paid bi‑monthly. 401(k): partnered with the second largest retirement plan provider in the U.S., guaranteed 3% match; eligibility after 3 months of employment. Individual or company‑wide performance and recognition awards (quarterly). Health Benefits: United Healthcare PPO, extensive national coverage (Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA), eligible on the first of the month, immediately after the start date. Submit the enrollment form within 30 days of your start date otherwise you will have to wait until October for the new year enrollment. Quality of Life Benefits: Training & career development reimbursement of tuition and training needed to support career development. $150 monthly reimbursement contribution paid monthly toward parking expenses. Receipts must be submitted by the close of business on the 25th of each month; reimbursements will be paid on the first payroll after submission. Special Benefits: Performance bonus – Project‑b.