Remote Advanced Cryptography Research Scientist

Stcnet; Virginia (MN); Remote; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Job summary

Science and Technology Corporation (STC) seeks an Advanced Cryptography Research Scientist to support the NIST Cryptographic Technology Group in Gaithersburg, MD. You will work on threshold cryptography, privacy enhancing cryptography, and related standards guidance.

The role involves developing reference materials, standards, and participating in external conferences; remote work is possible with advance coordination and travel may be required for conferences.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree, or equivalent, in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of cryptography research experience with solid publications in cryptography, security, and privacy.
• Knowledge of secure multi-party computation, zero-knowledge proofs, and the NISTIR 8214 and 8213 series.
• Experience organizing public virtual events and giving public talks.

Responsibilities

• Support the NIST Call for Multi-Party Threshold Schemes, including reviewing and publishing submissions and writing characterization reports
• Coordinate project meetings and host invited talks and seminars by external researchers
• Produce technical reports and recommendations, and help review and revise NIST cryptography standards and guidelines
• Prepare presentations, maintain project webpages, and attend external conferences to disseminate results

Skills

Cryptography research

Multi-Party Computation

Zero-Knowledge Proofs

Public Speaking

Education

Doctorate

Job description

Science and Technology Corporation (STC) seeks an Advanced Cryptography Research Scientist to support the NIST Cryptographic Technology Group in Gaithersburg, MD. You will work on threshold cryptography, privacy enhancing cryptography, and related standards guidance.

The role involves developing reference materials, standards, and participating in external conferences; remote work is possible with advance coordination and travel may be required for conferences.