Remote Quantum Crypto Engineer - PQC & Quantum Security

9th Way Insignia; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

9th Way Insignia is recruiting for a Quantum Computing/Cryptography Engineer to support VA cybersecurity modernization. You will assess cryptographic inventories, evaluate quantum risks, and develop migration strategies to quantum‑resistant standards.

The role requires collaboration with cross‑functional teams and alignment with NIST PQC guidance. The candidate will work on cryptographic modernization, PQC implementation, and performance considerations across enterprise systems, networks, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years IT experience with at least 5 years in Quantum Computing and Cryptography.
• Expertise in quantum mechanics, algorithms (Shor’s, Grover’s), and quantum information theory.
• Expertise in cryptographic protocols and post-quantum cryptography migration.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, and Java for cryptographic engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in quantum computing, cryptography, and PQC to VA cybersecurity efforts.
• Assess quantum-related risks and crypto inventories across VA systems.
• Develop migration plans to quantum-resistant cryptographic standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align modernization with NIST PQC guidance.

Skills

Quantum computing

Cryptography

Post-Quantum Cryptography

NIST PQC standards

Python

C++

Java

Education

Master’s degree in a related IT field

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Qiskit

Cirq

Quipper

Microsoft Quantum Development Kit

Job description

9th Way Insignia is recruiting for a Quantum Computing/Cryptography Engineer to support VA cybersecurity modernization. You will assess cryptographic inventories, evaluate quantum risks, and develop migration strategies to quantum‑resistant standards.

The role requires collaboration with cross‑functional teams and alignment with NIST PQC guidance. The candidate will work on cryptographic modernization, PQC implementation, and performance considerations across enterprise systems, networks, and