Senior Cryptography Engineer — PQC/PKI Specialist

Mitre Corporation; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE Corporation in Bedford, MA, seeks a senior cryptography expert to translate mission needs into cryptographic requirements and develop solutions for constrained environments. The role involves advising on PQC standards and PKI, while collaborating with engineers and vendors to evaluate technologies and deliver secure capabilities.

Applicants must hold a Top Secret clearance, be a U.S. citizen, and be able to work on-site at least three days per week.

Qualifications

• BS with 8-10 years relevant experience, or MS with 6-8 years, or PhD with 3-5 years; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and sound technical judgment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results and collaborate across teams.
• Ability to work effectively in secure/classified environments.
• Continued employment on this work is contingent upon meeting and maintaining government security eligibility requirements (requirements may change based on sponsor needs).
• This position requires a Top-Secret Clearance
• Per the U.S. Government’s eligibility requirements for a clearance, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• This position requires a minimum of 3 days a week on-site.

Responsibilities

• Translate mission needs into cryptographic technical requirements, interfaces, and measurable outcomes.
• Build solutions for constrained environments (limited connectivity, offline sync) and define test strategies, roadmaps, and integration plans.
• Act as subject matter expert on PQC standards (e.g. Lattice and SLH-DSA)
• Act as subject matter expert on PKI
• Collaborate with engineers, integrators, and vendors on technology evaluation, trade studies, reusable assets, and mentorship.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Security clearance

Problem solving

Education

BS with 8-10 years relevant experience

MS with 6-8 years

PhD with 3-5 years

Job description

MITRE Corporation in Bedford, MA, seeks a senior cryptography expert to translate mission needs into cryptographic requirements and develop solutions for constrained environments. The role involves advising on PQC standards and PKI, while collaborating with engineers and vendors to evaluate technologies and deliver secure capabilities.

Applicants must hold a Top Secret clearance, be a U.S. citizen, and be able to work on-site at least three days per week.