Quantum Computing/Cryptography Engineer (Post-Quantum Cryptography)

Location: McLean, Virginia, United States

Company

hirify.global delivers federal technology solutions with a product-oriented approach focused on speed, ownership, and execution.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain an enterprise cryptographic inventory and migration plan for Veterans Affairs systems.
• Document algorithms, protocols, libraries, cryptographic modules, HSMs, key management systems, certificates, and dependencies.
• Assess cryptographic compliance against VA, NIST, FIPS 140-2/3, and ISO/IEC 19790 requirements.
• Identify legacy, deprecated, non-compliant, and quantum-vulnerable cryptography and define risk-based migration strategies.
• Plan migration to NIST-approved post-quantum cryptography algorithms, including FIPS 203, 204, and 205, while coordinating with system and business owners.
• Develop migration metrics, interim risk mitigations, reporting, and guidance for technical and non-technical leadership.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of IT experience, including at least 5 years in quantum computing and cryptography at a large corporation or government agency.
• Expertise in quantum mechanics, quantum algorithms such as Shor’s and Grover’s algorithms, quantum information theory, and quantum programming frameworks including Qiskit, Cirq, Quipper, or Microsoft Quantum Development Kit.
• Expertise in cryptographic protocols, PKI, post-quantum cryptography, quantum-resistant algorithms, and NIST and ISO/IEC 19790 standards.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, and Java, as well as classical and quantum simulation tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, information assurance, information security, or a related field; qualifying IAT III, IAM III, or IASAE III certifications or experience may substitute.
• Certification in IAT Level III, IAM Level III, or IASAE Level III is required.

Nice to have

• Experience developing a cryptographic inventory or migration plan for a federal agency.
• Familiarity with FedRAMP, FISMA, and RMF authorization processes.
• Experience administering HSMs and key management systems.
• CISSP, GIAC GSE, or vendor-specific quantum computing credentials.

Culture & Benefits

• Product-oriented, innovative, and execution-focused work environment.
• Flexible schedules and teleworking options.
• Medical insurance, including HSA-eligible plans, plus employer-paid dental and vision options.
• Employer-sponsored short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• 5% 401(k) company matching, paid holidays, PTO accrual, and paid parental leave.
• Professional development, career growth opportunities, and company events.