Remote Quantum Cryptography Engineer — PQC & Policy Impact

Syms Strategic Group

Towson (MD)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

Syms Strategic Group, LLC is seeking a Quantum Computing/Cryptography Engineer for a remote, 100% U.S. based role requiring active U.S. citizenship and clearance readiness.

The position demands expert knowledge in quantum mechanics, PQC, and cryptographic standards, with extensive IT experience and cross‑functional collaboration. You will implement and test cryptographic algorithms in Python/C++/Java, advise on migration plans, align with NIST PQC standards, and communicate quantum risk to

Qualifications

  • 10+ years IT experience with quantum computing/cryptography in large org or government setting
  • Expertise in quantum mechanics, quantum algorithms and information theory
  • Expertise in quantum programming languages and frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, Quipper, MS QDK)
  • Expertise in post-quantum cryptography and quantum resistant algorithms
  • Expertise with cryptographic standards and frameworks (NIST, ISO/IEC 19790)
  • Experience with classical and quantum simulation tools
  • Experience in project management or project-oriented environments
  • Occasional travel may be required
  • U.S. Citizenship required

Skills

Quantum mechanics
Quantum algorithms
Quantum programming
Post-quantum cryptography
NIST/ISO cryptography standards
Simulation tools
Project management
Government clearance readiness
IT experience
Cryptography fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Cybersecurity/IS or related

Tools

Qiskit
Cirq
Quipper
Microsoft Quantum Development Kit

Job description

Syms Strategic Group, LLC is seeking a Quantum Computing/Cryptography Engineer for a remote, 100% U.S. based role requiring active U.S. citizenship and clearance readiness.

The position demands expert knowledge in quantum mechanics, PQC, and cryptographic standards, with extensive IT experience and cross‑functional collaboration. You will implement and test cryptographic algorithms in Python/C++/Java, advise on migration plans, align with NIST PQC standards, and communicate quantum risk to

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