Booz Allen Hamilton is an award-winning provider of strategic innovation, management consulting, technology, and engineering services. Founded in 1914, the comp
Post Quantum Cryptography Engineer
Location
Virginia
Posted
4 days ago
Salary
$77.6K - $176K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Post Quantum Cryptography Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton
Title: Post Quantum Cryptography Engineer Location: Ashburn United States Full time Job Description: The Opportunity: Use systems architecture, network engineering, or software development skill sets to implement post-quantum cryptography (PQC) solution architectures across a variety of reference architectures. Work on transitioning products, systems, and environments to post-quantum standards. Use comprehension of operating system environments and network configuration to analyze the development of advanced methodologies to help promote cutting-edge analysis of PQC. Leverage cybersecurity expertise to perform all procedures necessary to ensure the safety of information system assets and protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction. Oversee, evaluate, and support the documentation, validation, assessment, and accreditation processes necessary to comply with information assurance (IA) and security requirements. You Have: - Experience as a PQC scientist or engineer - Experience leading and managing small projects - Experience evaluating trust architectures and evaluating cryptographic approaches - Experience with software development, cybersecurity, or network engineering - Experience with programming in Python, Rust, or C++ and low-level programming concepts - Knowledge of secure network protocols software, public key infrastructure, and the services that use them - Ability to develop technical documentation to support accreditation efforts using information security, including systems and network security - Ability to convey complex concepts and work collaboratively with a varied audience - Ability to obtain a Secret clearance - Bachelor's degree in Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science Nice If You Have: - Experience with cloud architectures and key management strategies - Experience with Linux and Windows fundamentals - Experience with hardware Trusted Compute architectures - Ability to demonstrate contributions to cryptographic standards or papers - Experience implementing and maintaining security controls across server-based environments - Experience with digital forensics, secure software development, or penetration testing - Knowledge of the cybersecurity risk management process and governance, risk, and compliance strategies and tools - Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Compensation At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Identity Statement As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. Candidate AI Usage Policy AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided. Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings. - Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility. - Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility. - Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
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