Remote Quantum Cryptography Engineer

Socket.dev; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Caladwich is a U.S.-based SDVOSB-certified contractor seeking a Quantum Computing / Cryptography Engineer to support the VA COSE program. The role focuses on cryptography, post-quantum readiness, and migration planning across federal standards.

You will assess cryptographic environments, develop migration strategies, and guide adoption of NIST-approved post-quantum algorithms while coordinating with VA stakeholders and contractor teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years IT experience with at least 5 years in Quantum Computing and Cryptography.
• Expertise in quantum mechanics, quantum algorithms, and cryptographic protocols.
• Experience with NIST and ISO/IEC cryptographic standards; proficiency in Python, C++, and Java.
• IAT III/IAM III/IASAE III certification or equivalent.
• PWS substitution may allow a related Master’s degree to substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess VA cryptographic implementations, protocols, algorithms, certificates, keys, libraries, dependencies, hardware, applications, and data flows.
• Define risk-based migration strategies, technical requirements, priorities, timelines, dependencies, interim mitigations, and validation methods.
• Advise on PQC migration aligned with NIST standards (FIPS 203, 204, 205).
• Apply quantum mechanics and quantum information theory concepts to design resilient cryptographic solutions.
• Use quantum programming and simulation tools (Qiskit, Cirq, Quipper, MS Quantum Development Kit).
• Communicate quantum risk and modernization priorities to technical and leadership teams.

Skills

Quantum computing

Cryptography

NIST standards

PKI

Quantum algorithms

Communication to leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field

Tools

Python

C++

Java

Quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit/Cirq)

Job description

Caladwich is a U.S.-based SDVOSB-certified contractor seeking a Quantum Computing / Cryptography Engineer to support the VA COSE program. The role focuses on cryptography, post-quantum readiness, and migration planning across federal standards.

You will assess cryptographic environments, develop migration strategies, and guide adoption of NIST-approved post-quantum algorithms while coordinating with VA stakeholders and contractor teams.