Remote Quantum Crypto Engineer — Post-Quantum Readiness

Caladwich Consulting, LLC; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Caladwich Consulting, LLC invites applications for a Quantum Computing / Cryptography Engineer to support the VA Office of Information Security COSE program. The role focuses on cryptography, post-quantum readiness, and quantum-resilient risk assessment across VA, including migration planning to NIST-approved algorithms.

As a remote-from-contractor-facility position, you will evaluate cryptographic environments, develop inventories, define migration strategies, and collaborate with VA

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of IT experience with quantum computing and cryptography.
• Expertise in PQC, post-quantum cryptography, and quantum algorithms.
• Experience with NIST and ISO/IEC cryptographic standards; proficient in Python, C++, and Java.

Responsibilities

• Assess VA cryptographic implementations, protocols, and key management.
• Develop cryptographic inventory and migration strategies to quantum-resilient standards.
• Advise on PQC migration and align with FIPS 203, 204, and 205.
• Communicate quantum risk and modernization priorities to technical and leadership teams.
• Coordinate with VA stakeholders, document progress, and ensure compliance with security requirements.
• Support validation methods and metrics to track migration progress.

Skills

Quantum computing

Cryptography

NIST standards

Python

C++

Java

Qiskit

Cirq

PQC migration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/IS/Cybersecurity

Tools

Qiskit

Cirq

Quipper

MS Quantum Development Kit

Job description

Caladwich Consulting, LLC invites applications for a Quantum Computing / Cryptography Engineer to support the VA Office of Information Security COSE program. The role focuses on cryptography, post-quantum readiness, and quantum-resilient risk assessment across VA, including migration planning to NIST-approved algorithms.

As a remote-from-contractor-facility position, you will evaluate cryptographic environments, develop inventories, define migration strategies, and collaborate with VA