Post-Quantum Crypto Engineer — Cloud & Security Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a skilled professional to implement post-quantum cryptography architectures across diverse reference architectures. You will transition environments to PQC standards, analyze advanced methodologies for PQC tooling, and ensure information system safety.

The role requires experience in cryptography, cybersecurity, or math, and Python/Rust/C++ programming. Responsibilities include overseeing IA/ accreditation activities and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in applied cryptography, cybersecurity research, or mathematics, including PQC.
• Experience with software development, cybersecurity, or network engineering.
• Experience with AWS such as EC2, IAM, VPC, or KMS.
• Experience leading and managing small projects.
• Experience with programming in Python, Rust, or C++ and low-level programming concepts.
• Knowledge of secure network protocols software, public key infrastructure, and the services that use them.
• Ability to develop technical documentation to support accreditation efforts using information security, including systems and network security.
• Ability to convey complex concepts and work collaboratively with a varied audience.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science

Responsibilities

• Implement post-quantum cryptography solution architectures across reference architectures.
• Transition products, systems, and environments to post-quantum standards.
• Analyze development of advanced methodologies to promote PQC advancements and tooling.
• Oversee documentation, validation, assessment, and accreditation processes for IA and security requirements.
• Ensure safety of information system assets and protect systems from unauthorized access or destruction.

Skills

Applied cryptography

Cybersecurity research

Network engineering

Software development

Python

Rust

C++

Secure network protocols

Public key infrastructure

Accreditation documentation

Excellent communication

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a skilled professional to implement post-quantum cryptography architectures across diverse reference architectures. You will transition environments to PQC standards, analyze advanced methodologies for PQC tooling, and ensure information system safety.

The role requires experience in cryptography, cybersecurity, or math, and Python/Rust/C++ programming. Responsibilities include overseeing IA/ accreditation activities and collaborating with cross-functional teams.