Post Quantum Cryptography Engineer

Phase2 Technology; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 77,500 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a PQC scientist/engineer to join a multidisciplinary team solving advanced cryptography challenges. You will design PQC architectures, transition environments to post‑quantum standards, and analyze networks and systems for secure operations.

You will document and support accreditation efforts, work with cryptographers and physicists, and contribute to secure information assets across projects requiring clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience as a PQC scientist or engineer.
• Experience leading and managing small projects.
• Experience evaluating trust architectures and cryptographic approaches.
• Experience with software development, cybersecurity, or network engineering.
• Experience with programming in Python, Rust, or C++ and low‑level programming concepts.
• Knowledge of secure network protocol 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 work collaboratively with a varied audience.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement post‑quantum cryptography (PQC) solution architectures across multiple reference architectures.
• Transition products, systems, and environments to post‑quantum standards.
• Analyze operating system and network configurations to support PQC methodologies and promote advanced analysis.
• Oversee documentation, validation, assessment, and accreditation processes to comply with IA and security requirements.

Skills

PQC expertise

Project management

Trust architectures

Software development

Python

Rust

C++

Cryptography

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Job Number: R0244030

The Opportunity

Work alongside cryptographers, mathematicians, and physicists in support of all quantum information sciences. Use systems architecture, network engineering, or software development skills to implement post‑quantum cryptography (PQC) solution architectures across a variety of reference architectures. Transition products, systems, and environments to post‑quantum standards. Apply operating system and network configuration expertise to analyze advanced PQC methodologies, promote cutting‑edge analysis, and ensure the safety of information system assets. Oversee and support documentation, validation, assessment, and accreditation processes necessary to comply with information assurance (IA) and security requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience as a PQC scientist or engineer
• Experience leading and managing small projects
• Experience evaluating trust architectures and cryptographic approaches
• Experience with software development, cybersecurity, or network engineering
• Experience with programming in Python, Rust, or C++ and low‑level programming concepts
• Knowledge of secure network protocol 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 work collaboratively with a varied audience
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science

Nice If You Have

• Experience with cloud architectures and key management strategies
• Experience with Linux and Windows fundamentals
• Experience with hardware Trusted Compute architectures
• Experience implementing and maintaining security controls across server‑based environments
• 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
• Ability to demonstrate contributions to cryptographic standards or papers
• Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills, to convey complex concepts

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

The projected compensation range for this position is $77,500.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). This range is one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package and is determined by factors such as location, education, skills, and experience.

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.