Post Quantum Cryptography Scientist
Key Role:
Use network engineering or software development skill set to implement post-quantum cryptography (PQC) algorithms across a variety of reference architectures. Work on transitioning products, systems, and environments to post-quantum standards. Use comprehension of operating system environments and network configuration to analyze the development of advanced methodologies to help promote cutting-edge analysis of PQC. Leverage cybersecurity experience to perform all procedures necessary to ensure the safety of information system assets and protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction. Oversee, evaluate, and support the documentation, validation, assessment, and accreditation processes necessary to comply with information assurance (IA) and security requirements.
Basic Qualifications:
2+ years of experience as a data researcher, data scientist, or PQC scientist
Experience with software development or network engineering
Experience with low-level programming in C/C++ or Java
Experience with data engineering and data deployment pipelines
Knowledge of the protocols in the TCP/IP suite and software services that use them
Ability to develop technical documentation to support accreditation efforts using information security, including systems and network security
Ability to obtain a security clearance
Master's degree
Additional Qualifications:
Experience with Linux, RedHat, or Debian
Experience with implementing and maintaining security controls across server-based environments
Knowledge of the cybersecurity risk management process and governance, risk, and compliance strategies and tools
Secret clearance
Certified Ethical Hacker Certification
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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