Remote Quantum Crypto Engineer: PQC & Quantum Security

Syms Strategic Group, LLC; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group seeks a Quantum Computing/Cryptography Engineer to join a 100% U.S.-based remote team. The role demands extensive experience in quantum computing and cryptography, with emphasis on PQC strategies and NIST guidelines.

Clearances and citizenship requirements apply, supporting a government client environment. Responsibilities include implementing cryptographic algorithms in Python, C++, and Java, guiding migration to quantum-resistant methods, and collaborating with

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT experience with quantum computing and cryptography; master’s may substitute up to 2 years
• Expertise in quantum mechanics, quantum algorithms, and information theory
• Experience with post-quantum cryptography standards and NIST PQC guidance
• Exposure to cryptographic modernization and migration planning

Responsibilities

• Implement and test cryptographic algorithms using Python, C++, and Java
• Advise on migration plans for quantum-resistant algorithms
• Assess cryptographic inventory and set migration priorities
• Communicate quantum risk to non-technical leadership
• Provide policy inputs aligning with NIST PQC standards (FIPS 203–205)

Skills

Quantum computing

Cryptography

Quantum algorithms

Qiskit

Cirq

Java

Python

C++

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT fields

Tools

Qiskit (IBM)

Cirq (Google)

Quipper

Microsoft Quantum Development Kit

Job description

Syms Strategic Group seeks a Quantum Computing/Cryptography Engineer to join a 100% U.S.-based remote team. The role demands extensive experience in quantum computing and cryptography, with emphasis on PQC strategies and NIST guidelines.

Clearances and citizenship requirements apply, supporting a government client environment. Responsibilities include implementing cryptographic algorithms in Python, C++, and Java, guiding migration to quantum-resistant methods, and collaborating with