Quantum Computing/Cryptography Engineer

Accountabilities

• Research, design, and evaluate quantum-resistant cryptographic solutions, including post-quantum cryptography (PQC) algorithms and emerging quantum-safe security standards.
• Assess enterprise systems, applications, protocols, and cryptographic implementations to identify vulnerabilities and risks associated with current and future quantum computing threats.
• Design and implement cryptographic modernization and migration strategies for transitioning from traditional public-key cryptography to quantum-resistant algorithms.
• Develop, prototype, test, optimize, and integrate cryptographic algorithms, libraries, APIs, and security components into enterprise applications and infrastructure.
• Evaluate and implement NIST-standardized post-quantum cryptographic algorithms, including appropriate key-establishment and digital-signature mechanisms.
• Conduct cryptographic testing, security analysis, performance benchmarking, and interoperability testing to validate implementations and identify potential weaknesses.
• Develop crypto-agility architectures that enable organizations to efficiently replace or update algorithms, protocols, certificates, and keys as security requirements evolve.
• Support the integration of quantum-safe cryptography with PKI, identity management, TLS, VPNs, cloud platforms, network security systems, applications, and data-protection technologies.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity architects, software engineers, researchers, and system owners to translate quantum-security requirements into practical technical solutions and implementation standards.
• Produce technical documentation, architecture guidance, migration roadmaps, cryptographic inventories, risk assessments, and recommendations supporting post-quantum readiness.
• Assess organizational cryptographic inventories and establish migration priorities based on risk, technical dependencies, and future quantum threats.
• Provide technical and policy guidance aligned with NIST post-quantum cryptography standards, including FIPS 203, FIPS 204, and FIPS 205.
• Communicate complex quantum-security risks and modernization recommendations effectively to both technical teams and non-technical leadership.
• Apply project-management and configuration-management practices appropriate to large-scale enterprise and government technology environments.

Requirements

• 10+ years of overall IT experience, including at least 5 years of experience focused on quantum computing and cryptography within a large enterprise or government environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Assurance, Information Security, Information Resource Management, or a related field.
• A Master's degree in a related IT discipline may substitute for up to two years of required professional experience.
• Deep knowledge of quantum mechanics, quantum algorithms such as Shor's and Grover's algorithms, and quantum information theory.
• Hands-on expertise with quantum programming languages and frameworks such as Qiskit, Cirq, Quipper, and the Microsoft Quantum Development Kit.
• Strong understanding of cryptographic protocols and algorithms, including RSA and AES, as well as public-key infrastructure (PKI).
• Extensive knowledge of post-quantum cryptography, quantum-resistant algorithms, and cryptographic modernization strategies.
• Strong understanding of established cryptographic standards and frameworks, including NIST and ISO/IEC 19790.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, and Java for implementing, testing, and analyzing cryptographic algorithms.
• Experience with classical and quantum simulation tools.
• Demonstrated expertise developing or advising on quantum-resistant algorithm migration plans and PQC implementation strategies.
• Ability to assess enterprise cryptographic inventories and identify migration priorities.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, including the ability to communicate sophisticated quantum-security risks and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience providing policy, architecture, or technical guidance related to cryptographic modernization and NIST PQC standards.
• Experience working in project-oriented environments with an understanding of configuration management and enterprise technology lifecycles.
• One or more of the following certifications: IAT III, IAM III, or IASAE III.

Benefits

• Competitive salary paid twice per month.
• Best-in-class medical coverage with 100% of medical premiums covered by the employer.
• Company-wide new business incentive programs.
• Contribution incentives for activities such as white papers, blog posts, and internal webinars.
• Three weeks of PTO from the start of employment.
• 11 paid holidays annually.
• 401(k) program with a 100% company match on the first 4% contributed.
• Monthly reimbursement for cell phone and home internet expenses.
• Paternity and maternity leave.
• Employer investment in training and professional certifications to strengthen and expand technical expertise.
• Opportunities to work on advanced quantum-security and cryptographic modernization initiatives with significant enterprise and government impact.