Quantum Crypto Engineer — PQC & Migration Lead

9th Way Insignia; United States; Remote; USD 98,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and Vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

9th Way Insignia seeks a Quantum Computing and Cryptography Engineer to advance cryptographic modernization for VA programs. You will analyze quantum risks, propose migration strategies, and guide enterprise cryptography upgrades across systems and networks.

This role requires deep expertise in PQC, quantum algorithms, and standard cryptographic protocols. You will collaborate with cybersecurity architects, application teams, cloud engineers, and government stakeholders to ensure secure,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years IT experience with 5+ years in quantum computing and cryptography.
• Expertise in quantum mechanics, quantum algorithms, and PQC.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, and Java for cryptographic engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide quantum computing and cryptography guidance to VA cybersecurity architecture initiatives.
• Analyze quantum-related risks and migrations for cryptographic modernization.
• Develop strategies for PQC adoption and quantum-resistant standards.
• Create crypto inventory and migration plans across enterprise systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and government stakeholders.

Skills

Quantum computing

Cryptography

PQ cryptography

Qiskit

Cirq

Quipper

Python

C++

Java

Security architecture

Education

Master’s degree in IT or related field

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS/IT or related field

Tools

Qiskit

Cirq

Quipper

Microsoft Quantum Development Kit

Python

C++

Java

Job description

9th Way Insignia seeks a Quantum Computing and Cryptography Engineer to advance cryptographic modernization for VA programs. You will analyze quantum risks, propose migration strategies, and guide enterprise cryptography upgrades across systems and networks.

This role requires deep expertise in PQC, quantum algorithms, and standard cryptographic protocols. You will collaborate with cybersecurity architects, application teams, cloud engineers, and government stakeholders to ensure secure,