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Quantum Computing/Cryptography Engineer
Syms Strategic Group, LLC
Remote, USA
Full-time
Senior · 10+ years experience
Remote
Discovered 4 days ago
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- Utilize programming languages such as Python, C++, and Java for implementing and testing cryptographic algorithms
- Work with and advise on quantum resistant algorithm migration plans and post-quantum cryptography (PQC) implementation strategies
- Assess organizational cryptographical inventory and identify migration priorities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate quantum risk to non-technical leadership
- Provide policy and guidance inputs for cryptographic modernization aligned with NIST PQC standards (FIPS 203, 204, and 205)
- 10+ years’ IT experience (5 years of which are of quantum computing and cryptography experience at a large corporation or Government agency similar in size/scope to the General Services Administration (GSA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Department of Defense (DoD), or Department of Veterans Affairs (VA); a Master’s degree in a related IT field may substitute for up to 2 years of the required experience
- Expertise in quantum mechanics, quantum algorithms (e.g., Shor’s algorithm, Grover’s algorithm), and quantum information theory
- Expertise in quantum programming languages and frameworks such as Qiskit (IBM), Cirq (Google), Quipper, and Microsoft Quantum Development Kit
- Expertise in post-quantum cryptograph and quantum resistant algorithms
- Expertise in existing cryptographic standards and frameworks (e.g. NIST, ISO/IEC 19790)
- Expertise with classical and quantum simulation tools
- Expertise in project management or working in a project-oriented environment with an understanding of how configuration management fits into the overall project lifecycle within a large corporation or Government agency
- Occasional travel may be required as part of this effort
- U.S. Citizenship required for this position.
- SSG will not make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Your answers to the mandatory screening questions must be supported by the information on your resume. Applications with inconsistencies will not be considered.
- Recruiters or Third parties will not be considered.
- This is a 100% U.S. based remote position. However, candidates from CA, CO, IL, MN, NJ, NY, OR, or WA will not be considered.
- This is a W-2 position
- All interviews will be conducted on Microsoft Teams with your camera on; there will be no exceptions
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