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# Post Quantum Cryptography Engineer

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** Ashburn, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $77,600.0 - $176,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Software System Penetration Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Linux, Digital Forensics, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, System Programming, Cloud Platform System, SC Clearance, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9063425/post-quantum-cryptography-engineer

## About the Role

* Experience as a PQC scientist or engineer
 * Experience leading and managing small projects
 * Experience evaluating t rus t architectures and evaluating cryptographic approaches
 * Experience with sof t war e development, cybersecurity, or network engineering
 * Experience with programming in Python, Rus t, or C++ and low-level programming concepts
 * Knowledge of secure network protocols sof t war e, public key infrastructure, and the services that use them
 * Ability to develop technical documentation to support accreditation efforts using information security, including systems and network security
 * Ability to convey complex concepts and work collaboratively with a varied audience
 * Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
 * Bachelor's degree in Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science

 * Experience with cloud architectures and key management strategies
 * Experience with Linux and Windows fundamentals
 * Experience with hard war e T rus ted Compute architectures
 * Experience implementing and maintaining security controls across server-based environments
 * Experience with digital forensics, secure sof t war e development, or penetration testing
 * Knowledge of the cybersecurity risk management process and governance, risk, and compliance strategies and tools
 * Ability to demonstrate contributions to cryptographic standards or papers
 * Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills



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