Post Quantum Cryptography Scientist

3 weeks ago

Washington, United States Booz Allen Hamilton Full time
Post Quantum Cryptography Scientist

Key Role:
Use network engineering or software development skill set to implement post-quantum cryptography (PQC) algorithms across a variety of reference architectures. Work on transitioning products, systems, and environments to post-quantum standards. Use comprehension of operating system environments and network configuration to analyze the development of advanced methodologies to help promote cutting-edge analysis of PQC. Leverage cybersecurity experience to perform all procedures necessary to ensure the safety of information system assets and protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction. Oversee, evaluate, and support the documentation, validation, assessment, and accreditation processes necessary to comply with information assurance (IA) and security requirements.

Basic Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of experience as a data researcher, data scientist, or PQC scientist

  • Experience with software development or network engineering

  • Experience with low-level programming in C/C++ or Java

  • Experience with data engineering and data deployment pipelines

  • Knowledge of the protocols in the TCP/IP suite and software services that use them

  • Ability to develop technical documentation to support accreditation efforts using information security, including systems and network security

  • Secret clearance

  • Master's degree

Additional Qualifications:

  • Experience with Linux, RedHat, or Debian

  • Experience with implementing and maintaining security controls across server-based environments

  • Knowledge of the cybersecurity risk management process and governance, risk, and compliance strategies and tools

  • Certified Ethical Hacker Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

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Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $75,600.00 to $172,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

  • If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
  • If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

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