量子计算/密码学工程师
Quantum Computing/Cryptography Engineer
职位地点：远程办公；可能需要出差以支持与项目相关方的会议、培训、演示或简报
所需背景调查：能够获得并维持所需的VA背景调查/适配性评估
认证要求：具备以下之一或多个认证：IAT III、IAM III 或 IASAE III。IAT III/IAM III/IASAE III 认证可替代相关学士学位或4年相关工作经验
教育要求：商务管理、商业管理、网络安全、计算机科学、信息系统、信息保障、信息安全、信息资源管理或相关领域的学士学位
经验要求：至少10年IT经验，其中至少5年在大型企业或类似规模/范围的政府机构（如GSA、IRS、DoD或VA）从事量子计算和密码学的经验。相关IT领域的硕士学位可替代最多2年的 required experience
职位描述
PingWind 正在寻找一位技能娴熟且经验丰富的量子计算/密码学工程师加入我们的团队，为一家大型联邦政府客户提供支持。提供量子计算、密码技术、后量子密码学（PQC）和抗量子算法的专业知识，以支持企业密码现代化和风险降低。量子计算/密码学工程师将与技术团队和管理层合作，评估新兴技术，制定实施策略，并在支持政府客户长期网络安全态势的过程中，传达复杂的量子和密码风险。
职责
- 评估量子技术和其潜在的网络安全和密码影响
- • 评估密码协议、算法、标准和PKI，以确定现代化优先级
- • 制定抗量子算法迁移计划和PQC实施策略
- • 评估密码库存并优先处理需要迁移或修复的系统
- • 使用适用的编程和仿真工具开发、实施和测试密码和量子解决方案
- • 提供符合NIST PQC标准的指导，包括FIPS 203、204和205
- • 向技术人员和非技术人员相关方传达量子风险和迁移建议
任职要求
- 能够获得并维持所需的VA背景调查
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Location: Remote; travel may be required in support of meetings, training, presentations, or briefings with project stakeholders
Required Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain the required VA background investigation/suitability determination
Certifications: Certification in one or more of the following: IAT III, IAM III or IASAE III certifications. IAT III/ IAM III / IASAE III certifications may be substituted for a relevant Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of relevant experience
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Assurance, Information Security, Information Resource Management, or related fields.
Required Experience: Minimum of 10 years IT experience of which at least 5 years are of Quantum Computing and Cryptography experience at a large corporation or Government agency similar in size/scope to GSA, IRS, DoD or VA. A Master’s degree in a related IT field may substitute for up to 2 years of the required experience.
Description
PingWind is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Quantum Computing/Cryptography Engineer to join our dynamic team supporting a large Federal Government client. Provide specialized expertise in quantum computing, cryptographic technologies, post-quantum cryptography (PQC), and quantum-resistant algorithms to support enterprise cryptographic modernization and risk reduction. The Quantum Computing/Cryptography Engineer will collaborate with technical teams and leadership to evaluate emerging technologies, develop implementation strategies, and communicate complex quantum and cryptographic risks in support of our government client's long-term cybersecurity posture.
Responsibilities
- Assess quantum technologies and their potential cybersecurity and cryptographic impacts.
- • Evaluate cryptographic protocols, algorithms, standards, and PKI to identify modernization priorities.
- • Develop quantum-resistant algorithm migration plans and PQC implementation strategies.
- • Assess cryptographic inventories and prioritize systems requiring migration or remediation.
- • Develop, implement, and test cryptographic and quantum solutions using applicable programming and simulation tools.
- • Provide guidance aligned with NIST PQC standards, including FIPS 203, 204, and 205.
- • Communicate quantum risks and migration recommendations to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
Requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain required VA background investigation/suitability and system access.
- • Expertise in quantum computing, cryptographic protocols, and PQC.
- • Experience developing or advising on quantum-resistant migration strategies.
- • 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 and Government agency similar in size/scope to GSA, IRS, DoD or VA.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in quantum computing, cryptography, computer science, mathematics, or related field.
- • Federal cryptographic modernization experience.
- • Hands-on PQC implementation or migration experience.
About PingWind
PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is an SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with offices in Northern Virginia and Huntsville AL.
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Our benefits include:
- Eleven Federal Holidays
- Paid Time Off accrued each pay period
- Parental Leave
- Three medical plan choices with generous employer contribution
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- 401k with competitive matching and vesting schedule
- Continuing education assistance
- Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
- Medical, Dependent Care and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness benefits include Calm Health app and WellHub gym subsidy (formerly GymPass)
- 529 College Savings Plan
- Legal Insurance
- Pet Insurance
Veterans are encouraged to apply
Salary Range
121K -169K
The pay range for this job is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) job responsibilities, education, certifications, experience, as well as internal equity mapping and alignment with market data, or other applicable laws.
PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law
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