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9th Way Insignia

Quantum Computing Cryptography Engineer

United States - Remote (Remote)From $162.5kmidAdded today

About this role

9th Way Insignia seeks a Quantum Computing/Cryptography Engineer (Level 3) to support the VA's Cybersecurity Operations Systems Engineering program. You'll assess quantum threats to existing cryptographic systems, develop post-quantum cryptography migration strategies, and guide the VA's transition to quantum-resistant standards aligned with NIST frameworks.

What you'll do

  • Provide technical expertise in quantum computing, quantum information science, and post-quantum cryptography to support VA cybersecurity initiatives
  • Analyze quantum computing's potential impact on VA systems, applications, and cryptographic implementations
  • Assess existing cryptographic protocols, algorithms, and certificates to identify quantum-related vulnerabilities
  • Develop and maintain enterprise cryptographic inventory and risk-based migration priority frameworks
  • Create Cryptographic Inventory and Migration Plans defining transition strategies to quantum-resistant standards
  • Provide technical guidance for cryptographic modernization aligned with NIST PQC standards (FIPS 203, 204, 205)

What they're looking for

  • Quantum computing and quantum information theory
  • Cryptography and post-quantum cryptography (PQC)
  • Quantum algorithms (Shor's, Grover's)
  • Cryptographic protocols and implementations
  • Systems security engineering and architecture
  • NIST standards and compliance frameworks
  • Risk assessment and migration planning
  • Enterprise systems analysis
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9th Way Insignia

9th Way Insignia builds secure, modernized software applications and data solutions for government clients, specializing in full-stack development, cloud architecture, and enterprise analytics. The company is hiring software developers, ETL developers, and Power BI developers to design and maintain applications, data pipelines, and reporting systems using Agile practices and modern technologies.

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Likely interview questions

  • Describe your experience with post-quantum cryptography standards and how you've applied NIST guidelines in previous projects.
  • How would you approach assessing an organization's cryptographic inventory to identify quantum-vulnerable systems?
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