Cryptography Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Chantilly, VA
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Full-time
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112 days ago
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Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting

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The Cryptography Engineer will join the team to implement post-quantum cryptography solution architectures across various reference architectures, including enterprise IT and space-based systems. The role involves transitioning products and environments to post-quantum standards, analyzing advanced methodologies, and conducting qualitative security audits of organizational readiness and vendor supply chains. Key responsibilities include providing strategic feedback on cryptographic implementations, overseeing documentation for information assurance requirements, and protecting information system assets from unauthorized access. Candidates must possess experience in applied cryptography, systems engineering, or software development, with proficiency in Python, Rust, or C++. Required skills include knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure, cloud architectures, and key management strategies. The work specifically addresses the technical challenge of securing communications against future quantum threats within complex network and space-based protocols.

Skills

Post-Quantum Cryptography Python Rust C++ Public Key Infrastructure PKI Cloud Architecture Key Management Linux Windows SATCOM Digital Forensics Penetration Testing Secure Software Development Network Protocols Systems Engineering Cryptography

What you'll do

  • Implement post-quantum cryptography (PQC) solution architectures across enterprise IT and space-based systems.
  • Transition products, systems, and environments to meet post-quantum security standards.
  • Analyze advanced methodologies for PQC using knowledge of operating systems, network configurations, and space protocols.
  • Conduct qualitative security audits of organizational readiness and assess vendor supply chains.
  • Perform procedures to ensure the safety of information system assets and protect against unauthorized access.
  • Oversee and support documentation, validation, and accreditation processes to comply with information assurance requirements.
  • Provide strategic feedback on cryptographic implementations and cybersecurity risk management.

What we're looking for

  • Experience in applied cryptography, cybersecurity, systems engineering, or software development.
  • Experience evaluating trust architectures, network protocols, and vendor security risks.
  • Experience programming in Python, Rust, or C++.
  • Experience with cloud architectures and key management strategies.
  • Experience leading small technical projects.
  • Knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and secure network protocols.
  • TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
  • Bachelor's degree in Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science.

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