Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Security Engineer
Shore Point, Inc.13 days ago
Remote, WorldwideSenior
Responsibilities
- Serve as the technical subject-matter expert for information systems, infrastructure security, and cryptographic security measures.
- Lead engineering activities for Post-Quantum Cryptography migration programs and translate strategy into operational outcomes.
- Modernize cryptographic inventory processes through automated discovery and inventory tools.
- Design and execute test plans for cryptographic tools, products, and services in laboratory and pre-production environments.
- Assess quantum vulnerabilities, conduct risk assessments, and support migration to quantum-resistant encryption aligned with NIST standards.
- Collaborate with ISOs and ISSOs to enforce security policies and maintain compliance with federal IT security requirements.
- Research evolving PQC standards, tools, and methodologies and convert findings into actionable engineering guidance.
- Contribute to complex cross-disciplinary program deliverables and communicate effectively with distributed teams and senior stakeholders.
- Support Agile ceremonies, sprint coordination, stakeholder engagement, and meeting documentation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or four additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
- At least 5 years of information security engineering experience, including network security, cryptographic systems, and risk management.
- CISSP or CISM certification.
- 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 frameworks.
- Ability to independently research evolving technical domains and translate complex requirements into actionable tasks and processes.
- U.S. citizenship is required for federal contract compliance.
- Federal agency IT program experience, federal governance and compliance knowledge, PQC or NIST PQC algorithm experience, automated cryptographic discovery and inventory experience, DevSecOps pipeline familiarity, and FedRAMP experience are beneficial.
Benefits
- Fully remote position based in Herndon, Virginia.
- 144 hours of paid time off and 11 holidays.
- 85% of insurance premiums covered through major healthcare carriers.
- 401(k) plan.
- Continuing education and certification maintenance and reimbursement.
- Opportunities for technical and professional growth in cybersecurity services.
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