Quantum Computing/Cryptography Engineer

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)
  • Melbourne, FL
  • Remote
    3 days ago

    Job Description

    Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented Quantum Computing/Cryptography Engineer Location: RemoteDepartment: Federal Government clientType: Full TimeMin. Experience: ExperiencedSecurity 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 CertificationsCertifications in one or more of the following: IAT III, IAM III, or IASAE III certifications
    Years of Professional Experience10+ years of related experience
    Desired experiencen/a
    Formal EducationBachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Assurance, Information Security, Information Resource Management, or related fields
    Citizenship RequirementU.S. Citizenship required for this specific opportunity
    Security Clearance RequirementsMust possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI)
    CRITICAL NOTES:
    1. 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.
    2. Recruiters or Third parties will not be considered.
    3. 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.
    4. This is a W-2 position
    5. All interviews will be conducted on Microsoft Teams with your camera on; there will be no exceptions
    6. 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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    LocationMelbourne, FL (
    Remote
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    Skills

    • Administrative Managementunmatched
    • Algorithmsunmatched
    • Business Administrationunmatched
    • C++ Programming Languageunmatched
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    • Configuration Managementunmatched
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    • Department of Veterans Affairsunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Federal Governmentunmatched
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    • Governmentunmatched
    • IBM Product Familyunmatched
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    • Information Assurance Workforce System Architect and Engineer (IASAE)unmatched
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    • Information Theoryunmatched
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    • Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
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    • Project Lifecycleunmatched
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    • Quantum Computingunmatched
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    • Riskunmatched
    • Simulationunmatched
    • System Migrationunmatched
    • Technical Leadershipunmatched
    • U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)unmatched
    • United States Citizenunmatched
    • United States Department of Defense (DoD)unmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

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