Post-Quantum Cryptography Engineer - PQC Systems Architect

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

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.