Post-Quantum Cryptography Security Engineer

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⚔️ Virginia – Remote

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

👮‍♂️ Cybersecurity / Security Engineer

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ShorePoint Inc

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1 - 10 employees

💼 Consulting

🏥 Healthcare

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Consulting • Healthcare • Logistics

ShorePoint Inc. is a privately-held cybersecurity services company that aims to be the premier provider of cybersecurity services in today's rapidly evolving landscape. Founded by cybersecurity veterans, the company focuses on providing effective cyber defense strategies across the full cyber lifecycle. ShorePoint specializes in various areas including Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM), threat protection, security compliance, and information protection. With a strong emphasis on supporting both public and private sector clients, the firm leverages its expertise to protect critical assets from cyber threats, fostering a collaborative and innovative corporate culture.

📋 Description

• Serve as the technical SME on information systems and infrastructure security • Design and enforce cryptographic-based security measures and policies • Lead engineering aspects of a Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) migration program • Advise on emerging technologies and translate strategy into operational outcomes • Modernize cryptographic inventory from manual to fully automated processes using discovery and inventory tools • Design and execute test plans for cryptographic tools, products, and services in controlled lab and pre-production environments • Document test results and configuration settings based on findings • Assess quantum vulnerabilities and conduct risk assessments • Support migration to quantum-resistant encryption aligned to NIST FIPS 203, 204, and 205 • Collaborate with ISOs and ISSOs to enforce security policies and maintain compliance with federal IT security requirements • Research evolving PQC standards, tools, and methodologies • Synthesize research findings into actionable engineering guidance • Contribute to large deliverables across the full program, including adjacent areas • Communicate proactively across a fully remote, distributed team using written and asynchronous communication • Support Agile ceremonies, sprint coordination, stakeholder engagement, and meeting documentation

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or 4+ additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree • 5+ years of experience in information security engineering, including network security, cryptographic systems, and risk management • (ISC)2 Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) • Proven ability to analyze complex requirements and translate them into clear, actionable tasks and processes • Experience implementing security controls and policies in enterprise IT environments • Hands-on experience with security tools and automation • Familiarity with NIST cryptographic standards, PKI, TLS, and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) frameworks • Network security architecture and risk assessment across complex federal or enterprise environments • Cryptographic principles and standards, including PKI and TLS • Understanding of the implications of quantum computing on current encryption • Knowledge of PQC frameworks and NIST standardization efforts • Ability to independently research an evolving technical domain and translate findings into actionable recommendations • U.S. citizenship required for compliance with federal contract requirements • Prior federal agency IT program experience, familiarity with federal governance structures, compliance frameworks, and inter-agency coordination • Hands-on experience with PQC concepts or NIST PQC algorithms (FIPS 203, 204, 205) • Familiarity with automated cryptographic discovery and inventory tools, DevSecOps pipelines, or FedRAMP environments

🏖️ Benefits

• 144 hours of PTO • 11 holidays • 85% of insurance premiums covered • Healthcare coverage through major carriers • 401(k) • Continuing education • Certification maintenance and reimbursement • Career development opportunities • Fully remote work environment