Cryptography Engineer
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PQC Engineer designing and delivering Post-Quantum Cryptography solutions for federal cybersecurity modernization initiatives. Collaborating with stakeholders to shape requirements and drive implementation strategies.
Responsibilities:
- Provide engineering and technical expertise in PQC, PKI, and Automated Cryptographic Discovery and Inventory (ACDI) implementation.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define and refine PQC solution requirements.
- Deliver analyses, recommendations, and staffing support to advance PQC program goals.
- Develop engineering, implementation, and operations technical documents, schedules, and roadmaps.
- Support modernization of cryptographic inventory management from manual to automated processes using COTS/GOTS ACDI tools.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations to leadership.
- Implement and operationalize the client's PQC technical solution in line with Department requirements.
- Deploy ACDI capabilities to generate cryptographic inventories of quantum-vulnerable systems.
- Conduct and document post-implementation evaluations to validate PQC solution effectiveness.
- Securely integrate PQC and ACDI with existing Department services (CDM, VM, Zero Trust, etc.).
- Prototype and test NIST-approved PQC algorithms and discovery tools.
- Install and configure hardware/software replacements and upgrades for PQC transition.
- Provide operations and maintenance (O&M) of the PQC solution (COTS, GOTS, SaaS).
- Monitor solution health, performance, and availability; manage patching, upgrades, and optimization.
- Maintain accurate solution inventories, secure configuration baselines, and user account validation.
- Develop operational documentation including SOPs, playbooks, checklists, and user guides.
- Provide after-hours technical support for planned and emergency maintenance.
- Collaborate with SOC and other technical teams on incident response, process optimization, and integration.
- Support PQC compliance with FISMA, NIST, and federal cybersecurity mandates.
- Drive Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, including POA&M management and A&A processes.
- Prepare and maintain system security documentation (SSP, IRP, DRP, BIA, CP, etc.).
- Support audits by providing evidence, coordination, tracking, and corrective actions.
- Ensure ongoing risk management, continuous monitoring, and compliance with privacy and records management requirements.
Requirements:
- 10+ years of experience performing engineering, technical, or program execution functions.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Minimum certification: CISSP (or willingness to obtain within 3 months)
- Strong technical expertise in systems security engineering.
- Knowledge and practical experience with one or more of the following: Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) engineering and implementation.
- Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) design, integration, and management.
- Automated Cryptographic Discovery and Inventory (ACDI) technologies.
- Understanding of risks associated with PQC, PKI, and ACDI (technical, schedule, integration, etc.).
- Proficiency in engineering documentation, technical standards, and compliance with federal guidance.
- Experience supporting security compliance, risk management, and RMF (NIST SP 800-53).
- Excellent communication skills for working with government stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and technical groups.
Benefits:
- Valiant pays 99% of the Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for Full-time Employees
- Valiant contributes 25% towards Health Coverage for Family and Dependents
- 100% Paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance Policy for Full-time Employees
- 100% Paid Certifications
- 401K Matching up to 4%
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Federal Holidays
- Wellness & Fitness Program
- Valiant University – Online Education and Training Portal
- FSA programs for: Medical Costs, Dependent Care, Transit, and Parking
- Referral Bonuses
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