Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Solutions Engineer, Consultant

Key Responsibilities

• Tool Evaluation and Testing
• Evaluate open-source and commercial PQC libraries, cryptographic discovery tools, and key management solutions
• Benchmark performance, assess compatibility, and document technical findings
• Engineering and Integration
• Develop reference implementations for integrating PQC algorithms such as Kyber and Dilithium into simulated enterprise environments
• Build automation scripts and APIs to support cryptographic scanning and analysis workflows
• Prototype and Lab Development
• Create lab environments to simulate cryptographic migration and crypto-agile workflows
• Test key management architectures and develop reusable engineering artifacts
• Technical Documentation
• Produce engineering design documents, tool comparison guides, integration checklists, and user documentation
• Contribute to internal SOPs and delivery playbooks
• Client Engagement Support
• Support client pilots, demonstrations, and technical assessments
• Deploy tools, collect cryptographic inventory data, analyze results, and contribute to client-facing deliverables
• Internal Enablement
• Package reusable scripts, tooling, and processes to support scaling the PQC service line
• Participate in internal knowledge-sharing and engineering reviews

Required Qualifications

• 3–6 years of engineering experience in cybersecurity, secure systems development, or infrastructure security
• Proficiency with at least one scripting or programming language such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell
• Strong understanding of cryptographic protocols including TLS, SSH, and S/MIME, along with PKI and certificate lifecycle management
• Experience integrating or working with cryptographic libraries such as OpenSSL, Bouncy Castle, or liboqs
• Ability to design, document, and troubleshoot systems in complex environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with government security standards and guidance, including FIPS 140-3, NIST SP 800-175B, SP 800-131A, NSM-10, and OMB M-23-02
• Hands-on experience with PQC tools such as Open Quantum Safe, SandboxAQ, or cloud-based KMS platforms with PQC extensions
• Experience implementing encryption or key management in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture and modern identity frameworks
• Experience with containerization or automation tools such as Docker, Ansible, or Terraform
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications such as Security+, CISSP, or CCSP

Impact

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Additional Note