As a Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Scientist at our cutting-edge technology firm, you will work closely with the cybersecurity team to implement PQC solution architectures across various reference designs. Your daily tasks include transitioning products and systems to post-quantum standards, analyzing operating system environments, and configuring networks for advanced methodologies. You will leverage your expertise in cybersecurity to ensure information system safety by performing necessary procedures to protect against unauthorized access or destruction. Additionally, you will oversee documentation, validation, assessment, and accreditation processes to comply with IA and security requirements. The ideal candidate has experience as a PQC scientist or engineer, proficiency in Python, Rust, or C++, and knowledge of secure network protocols and public key infrastructure. Experience with cloud architectures, Linux fundamentals, and digital forensics is also beneficial.
Skills
Python
Rust
C++
Linux
Windows
Cloud architectures
Key management strategies
Digital forensics
Secure software development
Penetration testing
CI/CD
Post-Quantum Cryptography
What you'll do
Implement post-quantum cryptography solution architectures across various reference designs.
Transition products, systems, and environments to comply with post-quantum standards.
Analyze operating system environments and network configurations for advanced PQC methodologies.
Ensure the safety of information system assets by performing necessary cybersecurity procedures.
Oversee documentation, validation, assessment, and accreditation processes for IA compliance.
What we're looking for
Experience as a PQC scientist or engineer with project leadership.
Proficiency in Python, Rust, C++, and low-level programming concepts.
Knowledge of secure network protocols, public key infrastructure, and cloud architectures.
Ability to develop technical documentation for accreditation efforts.
Experience implementing security controls and maintaining server-based environments.
Market check
Salary context
This
$77,600–$176,000
range sits above
14%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$125,750–$225,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$142,400–$207,350
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Booz Allen Hamilton
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
Booz Allen Hamilton currently has
627 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$86,800–$198,000
across 614 roles with salary data.
Locations Ashburn, Virginia, US46 days ago
$77,600–$176,000
Python
Rust
C++
Linux
Windows
Post-Quantum Cryptography
Public Key Infrastructure
Cloud Architectures
Key Management Strategies
Digital Forensics
Secure Software Development
Penetration Testing
CI/CD