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Quantum Computing/Cryptography Engineer

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG) • Ann Arbor, MI • 48min ago

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented Quantum Computing/Cryptography Engineer

Location: Remote

Department: Federal Government client

Type: Full Time

Min. Experience: Experienced

Security Clearance Level: Public Trust - Level 4

Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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)

Required Skills and Experience

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.

Professional Certifications Certifications in one or more of the following: IAT III, IAM III, or IASAE III certifications

Years of Professional Experience 10+ years of related experience

Desired experience n/a

Formal Education Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Assurance, Information Security, Information Resource Management, or related fields

Citizenship Requirement U.S. Citizenship required for this specific opportunity

Security Clearance Requirements Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI)

CRITICAL NOTES:

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

As part of our screening process, you will be requested to provide a link to your LinkedIn profile

U.S Citizenship is required for this specific opportunity. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be able to obtain a government-granted security clearance. Individuals may also be subject to a background investigation including, but not limited to criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.

Syms Strategic Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or genetic information.

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