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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cryptography Engineer - **Company:** Valiant Solutions, LLC - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $145,000.0 - $165,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software as a Service, Public Key Infrastructure, Zero Trust Network Access - **Published:** June 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=cb61446950c566de ## About the Role Do you have experience in Technical documentation?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * 10+ years of experience performing engineering, technical, or program execution functions. * Bachelor's degree in a related field. * Minimum certification: CISSP (or willingness to obtain within 3 months) * Strong technical expertise in systems security engineering. * Knowledge and practical experience with one or more of the following: * + Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) engineering and implementation. + Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) design, integration, and management. + Automated Cryptographic Discovery and Inventory (ACDI) technologies. + Understanding of risks associated with PQC, PKI, and ACDI (technical, schedule, integration, etc.). * Proficiency in engineering documentation, technical standards, and compliance with federal guidance. * Experience supporting security compliance, risk management, and RMF (NIST SP 800-53). * Excellent communication skills for working with government stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and technical groups. ## Description PQC Solution Engineering * Provide engineering and technical expertise in PQC, PKI, and Automated Cryptographic Discovery and Inventory (ACDI) implementation. * Collaborate with stakeholders to define and refine PQC solution requirements. * Deliver analyses, recommendations, and staffing support to advance PQC program goals. * Develop engineering, implementation, and operations technical documents, schedules, and roadmaps. * Support modernization of cryptographic inventory management from manual to automated processes using COTS/GOTS ACDI tools. * Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations to leadership. PQC Solution Implementation * Implement and operationalize the client's PQC technical solution in line with Department requirements. * Deploy ACDI capabilities to generate cryptographic inventories of quantum-vulnerable systems. * Conduct and document post-implementation evaluations to validate PQC solution effectiveness. * Securely integrate PQC and ACDI with existing Department services (CDM, VM, Zero Trust, etc.). * Prototype and test NIST-approved PQC algorithms and discovery tools. * Install and configure hardware/software replacements and upgrades for PQC transition. PQC Solution Operations & Support * Provide operations and maintenance (O&M) of the PQC solution (COTS, GOTS, SaaS). * Monitor solution health, performance, and availability; manage patching, upgrades, and optimization. * Maintain accurate solution inventories, secure configuration baselines, and user account validation. * Develop operational documentation including SOPs, playbooks, checklists, and user guides. * Provide after-hours technical support for planned and emergency maintenance. * Collaborate with SOC and other technical teams on incident response, process optimization, and integration. Compliance & Risk Management * Support PQC compliance with FISMA, NIST, and federal cybersecurity mandates. * Drive Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, including POA&M management and A&A processes. * Prepare and maintain system security documentation (SSP, IRP, DRP, BIA, CP, etc.). * Support audits by providing evidence, coordination, tracking, and corrective actions. * Ensure ongoing risk management, continuous monitoring, and compliance with privacy and records management requirements. ## Related Videos - [Post-Quantum Cryptography: Preparing for Q-Day](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100179-post-quantum-cryptography-preparing-for-q-day) - [Developing ASP.NET Core Microservices with Dapr: A practical guide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1528-developing-asp-net-core-microservices-with-dapr-a-practical-guide) - [Startup Presentation: IgniSign - Sign for Real](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1168-startup-presentation-ignisign-sign-for-real) - [Beyond the Hype: Building Trustworthy and Reliable LLM Applications with Guardrails](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1594-beyond-the-hype-building-trustworthy-and-reliable-llm-applications-with-guardrails) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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