Booz Allen Hamilton · 2 weeks ago
Post Quantum Cryptography Scientist
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$78K/yr - $176K/yrBooz Allen Hamilton is a leading consulting firm, and they are seeking a Post Quantum Cryptography Scientist. The role involves implementing post-quantum cryptography solutions and transitioning products to post-quantum standards while ensuring the safety of information systems and compliance with security requirements.
ConsultingCyber SecurityIT InfrastructureManagement ConsultingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Use your network engineering or software development skill set 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 experience 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
Qualification
Required
Experience as a PQC scientist or engineer
Experience leading and managing small projects
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
Preferred
Experience with cloud architectures and key management strategies
Experience with Linux and Windows fundamentals
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
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Company
Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen Hamilton is a consulting firm that specializes in analytics, technology, and engineering.
Founded in 1914
10001+ employees
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$3.03B2025-03-11Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2023-08-01Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2020-08-13Post Ipo Debt· $700M
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Matthew Calderone
Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President
Kristine Anderson
Chief Operating Officer
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