Quantum Computing, Cryptography Engineer

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🔥 13 hours ago

🏛️ District of Columbia, Washington – Remote

🏛️ District of Columbia – Remote ☕ Washington – Remote

💵 $200k - $230k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🔴 Lead

👷🏻‍♀️ Engineer

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MKS2 Technologies

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 2008

💼 Consulting

🏥 Healthcare

📦 Logistics

Consulting • Healthcare • Logistics

MKS2 Technologies is a technology business established in 2008 that provides services to the Federal Government and commercial clients. The company focuses on defining missions, employing domain knowledge, formulating strategies, and implementing solutions. Built on values instilled by its founder, a former combat veteran, MKS2 emphasizes long-term relationships and effective communication to ensure project success. They are known for their expertise in IT enterprise solutions and cybersecurity initiatives, serving various clients across the science and technology sectors.

📋 Description

• 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