Quantum Computing, Cryptography Engineer
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Quantum cryptography engineer advancing federal cybersecurity and post-quantum readiness at MKS2 Technologies. Evaluating quantum risks and leading enterprise cryptographic modernization strategies.
Responsibilities:
- Lead assessments of organizational cryptographic systems and identify quantum-computing-related risks
- Develop quantum-resilient security strategies and migration roadmaps aligned with federal cybersecurity requirements
- Research, evaluate, and implement post-quantum cryptography solutions and quantum-resistant algorithms
- Advise stakeholders on quantum computing impacts to enterprise security architectures
- Conduct cryptographic inventory assessments and prioritize modernization and migration
- Evaluate emerging cryptographic standards and frameworks, including NIST post-quantum cryptography standards
- Design and test cryptographic solutions using classical and quantum simulation tools
- Provide technical guidance for quantum-safe encryption, key management, and PKI solutions
- Collaborate with cybersecurity, software engineering, data science, and infrastructure teams
- Support policy development, governance activities, and strategic planning for cryptographic modernization
- Prepare technical reports, executive briefings, and risk assessments for government stakeholders and leadership
- Participate in technical working groups, architecture reviews, and program management activities
- Support program-related meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagements as required
Requirements:
- Minimum of 10 years of Information Technology experience
- Minimum of 5 years of Quantum Computing and Cryptography experience supporting large corporations or Federal Government agencies comparable in size and complexity to the GSA, IRS, DoD, or VA
- Experience supporting cryptographic modernization efforts and enterprise security initiatives
- Experience evaluating emerging quantum technologies and developing implementation strategies
- Experience working in project-based environments supporting large-scale technology initiatives
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Assurance, Information Security, Information Resource Management, or a related discipline
- Must possess one or more of: IAT Level III, IAM Level III, or IASAE Level III certification
- Strong understanding of quantum mechanics, quantum information theory, and quantum computing principles
- Expertise with Shor's Algorithm, Grover's Algorithm, and related quantum computational models
- Hands-on experience with IBM Qiskit, Google Cirq, Quipper, or Microsoft Quantum Development Kit
- Extensive knowledge of RSA, AES, and PKI
- Expertise in post-quantum cryptography, quantum-resistant algorithms, and cryptographic modernization initiatives
- Knowledge of NIST and ISO/IEC 19790 standards and compliance frameworks
- Proficiency in Python, C++, Java, or similar programming languages
- Experience utilizing classical and quantum simulation environments
- Ability to develop cryptographic migration strategies aligned with post-quantum security requirements
- Experience assessing enterprise cryptographic inventories and prioritizing modernization efforts
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and quantum-related risks to executive leadership and non-technical audiences
- Experience developing policy recommendations and technical guidance aligned with NIST PQC standards, including FIPS 203, FIPS 204, and FIPS 205
- Strong project management and organizational skills within structured program environments
- Must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a Tier 4 / High Risk Background Investigation
- Available during normal Federal Government workdays and responsive during core business hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time
Benefits:
- Approximately two trips per year for program-related meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagements
- Remote work arrangement
- Opportunity to influence enterprise-wide security modernization efforts
- Collaborative, mission-driven environment
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