Post-Quantum 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

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.