Post Quantum Cryptography Scientist

Job Number: R0229816Post Quantum Cryptography ScientistKey Role: Use your network engineering or software development skill set to implement post-quantum cryptography (PQC) solution architectures 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:Experience as a PQC scientist or engineerExperience leading and managing small projectsExperience with software development, cybersecurity, or network engineeringExperience with programming in Python, Rust, or C++ and low-level programming conceptsKnowledge of secure network protocols software, public key infrastructure, and the services that use themAbility to develop technical documentation to support accreditation efforts using information security, including systems and network securityAbility to convey complex concepts and work collaboratively with a varied audienceAbility to obtain a Secret clearanceBachelor's degree in Physics, Mathematics, or Computer ScienceAdditional Qualifications:Experience with cloud architectures and key management strategiesExperience with Linux and Windows fundamentalsExperience implementing and maintaining security controls across server-based environmentsExperience with digital forensics, secure software development, or penetration testingKnowledge of the cybersecurity risk management process and governance, risk, and compliance strategies and toolsPossession of excellent written and verbal communication skillsClearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.CompensationAt Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.Commitment to Non-DiscriminationAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.J-18808-Ljbffr