Cryptographic Systems Expert
Job ID: 2613631
Location: Remote Work, MD, United States
Date Posted: Jun 12, 2026
Category: Cyber
Subcategory: Cybersecurity Spec
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: Remote
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Job Description
Description
SAIC is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Cryptographic Systems Expert to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and evaluating question-answer pairs to assess the understanding and application of post-quantum cryptography concepts by test subjects. This role requires a deep understanding of cryptographic principles, particularly in the context of quantum computing, and the ability to craft scenarios that test the test subject''s ability to provide accurate and forward-thinking cryptographic advice.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop comprehensive question and answer pairs that assess the test subject's understanding
of post-quantum cryptography concepts.
Evaluate the quantum resistance of classical and post-quantum algorithms presented by the test
subject.
Suggest appropriate quantum-safe alternatives for various cryptographic scenarios.
Analyze and explain the implications of quantum computing on current cryptographic standards.
Assess the test subject's ability to reason about future attack scenarios and the trade-offs
involved in PQC implementations.
Qualifications
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Extensive knowledge of cryptographic principles, with a focus on post-quantum cryptography.
Familiarity with quantum-resistant algorithms such as lattice-based, hash-based, code-based,
and multivariate polynomial cryptography.
Experience with cryptographic standards and protocols, including NIST''s post-quantum
cryptography standardization efforts.
Ability to reason about and articulate the trade-offs and implications of different cryptographic
approaches in a post-quantum world.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex cryptographic
scenarios.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical
concepts.
Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Overview
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
SAIC is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
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