Quantum Computing / Cryptography Engineer
MKS2 Technologies3 hours ago
Remote, WorldwideStaff+
Base Salary
$200k - $230k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead assessments of organizational cryptographic systems and identify risks associated with quantum computing advances.
- 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 systems for 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 on quantum-safe encryption, key management, and PKI solutions.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity, software engineering, data science, and infrastructure teams.
- Support policy development, governance, strategic planning, architecture reviews, and program activities related to cryptographic modernization.
- Prepare technical reports, executive briefings, and risk assessments for government stakeholders and leadership.
- Participate in technical working groups and support program-related meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagements.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of Information Technology experience.
- At least 5 years of quantum computing and cryptography experience supporting large corporations or comparable federal agencies.
- Experience with cryptographic modernization, enterprise security initiatives, emerging quantum technologies, implementation strategies, and 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.
- One or more IAT Level III, IAM Level III, or IASAE Level III certifications.
- Strong understanding of quantum mechanics, quantum information theory, quantum computing principles, and quantum algorithms including Shor's and Grover's algorithms.
- Hands-on experience with quantum development platforms and frameworks such as IBM Qiskit, Google Cirq, Quipper, and Microsoft Quantum Development Kit.
- Extensive knowledge of RSA, AES, PKI, post-quantum cryptography, quantum-resistant algorithms, cryptographic modernization, NIST standards, ISO/IEC 19790, and FIPS 203, FIPS 204, and FIPS 205.
- Proficiency in Python, C++, Java, or similar programming languages for implementing and testing cryptographic solutions.
- Experience with classical and quantum simulation environments, cryptographic inventories, migration strategies, policy recommendations, and technical guidance.
- Strong communication, project management, and organizational skills for working with executive leadership, nontechnical audiences, and structured program environments.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 4 / High Risk Background Investigation.
Benefits
- Full-time remote position supporting Eastern Time Zone operations.
- Normal federal government workdays with responsiveness required during 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time core business hours.
- Routine onsite support is not anticipated, though meetings may occur at the Department of Veterans Affairs Central Office in Washington, DC.
- Approximately two program-related trips per year, totaling seven trips over the life of the contract.
- Opportunity to influence enterprise-wide security modernization efforts supporting critical federal missions.
About MKS2 Technologies
Founded in 2008, MKS2 Technologies has helped Federal government customers design, implement and sustain mission-focused IT solutions focusing on cyber security support, enterprise application development, and instructional design and training. MKS2 is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Austin, Texas, with regional offices in Colorado Springs, CO, Monterey, CA, Portland, ME, and Washington, D.C. Our full-time staff works on Federal services contracts in 49 states, DC, and PR to providing mission-critical support to the Department of Veterans Affairs, The U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy.