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Experience: ExperiencedSecurity Clearance Level: Public Trust -- Level 4Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply!Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesUtilize programming languages such as Python, C++, and Java for implementing and testing cryptographic algorithmsWork with and advise on quantum resistant algorithm migration plans and post-quantum cryptography (PQC) implementation strategiesAssess organizational cryptographical inventory and identify migration prioritiesCollaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate quantum risk to non-technical leadershipProvide policy and guidance inputs for cryptographic modernization aligned with NIST PQC standards (FIPS 203, 204, and 205)Required Skills and Experience10+ years' IT experience (5 years of which are of quantum computing and cryptography experience at a large corporation or Government agency similar in size/scope to the General Services Administration (GSA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Department of Defense (DoD), or Department of Veterans Affairs (VA); a Master's degree in a related IT field may substitute for up to 2 years of the required experienceExpertise in quantum mechanics, quantum algorithms (e.g., Shor's algorithm, Grover's algorithm), and quantum information theoryExpertise in quantum programming languages and frameworks such as Qiskit (IBM), Cirq (Google), Quipper, and Microsoft Quantum Development KitExpertise in post-quantum cryptograph and quantum resistant algorithmsExpertise in existing cryptographic standards and frameworks (e.g. NIST, ISO/IEC 19790)Expertise with classical and quantum simulation toolsExpertise 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 or Government agencyOccasional travel may be required as part of this effortU.S. Citizenship required for this position.Professional CertificationsCertifications in one or more of the following: IAT III, IAM III, or IASAE III certificationsYears of Professional Experience10+ years of related experienceDesired experiencen/aFormal EducationBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Assurance, Information Security, Information Resource Management, or related fieldsCitizenship RequirementU.S. Citizenship required for this specific opportunitySecurity Clearance RequirementsMust possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI)CRITICAL NOTESSSG will not make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Your answers to the mandatory screening questions ++must++ be supported by the information on your resume. Applications with inconsistencies will not be considered.Recruiters or Third parties ++will not++ be considered.This is a 100% U.S. based remote position. However, candidates from CA, CO, IL, MN, NJ, NY, OR, or WA will not be considered.This is a W-2 positionAll interviews will be conducted on Microsoft Teams with your camera on; there will be no exceptionsAs part of our screening process, you will be requested to provide a link to your LinkedIn profileU.S Citizenship is required for this specific opportunity. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be able to obtain a government-granted security clearance. 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Experience: ExperiencedSecurity Clearance Level: Public Trust -- Level 4Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply!Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesUtilize programming languages such as Python, C++, and Java for implementing and testing cryptographic algorithmsWork with and advise on quantum resistant algorithm migration plans and post-quantum cryptography (PQC) implementation strategiesAssess organizational cryptographical inventory and identify migration prioritiesCollaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate quantum risk to non-technical leadershipProvide policy and guidance inputs for cryptographic modernization aligned with NIST PQC standards (FIPS 203, 204, and 205)Required Skills and Experience10+ years' IT experience (5 years of which are of quantum computing and cryptography experience at a large corporation or Government agency similar in size/scope to the General Services Administration (GSA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Department of Defense (DoD), or Department of Veterans Affairs (VA); a Master's degree in a related IT field may substitute for up to 2 years of the required experienceExpertise in quantum mechanics, quantum algorithms (e.g., Shor's algorithm, Grover's algorithm), and quantum information theoryExpertise in quantum programming languages and frameworks such as Qiskit (IBM), Cirq (Google), Quipper, and Microsoft Quantum Development KitExpertise in post-quantum cryptograph and quantum resistant algorithmsExpertise in existing cryptographic standards and frameworks (e.g. NIST, ISO/IEC 19790)Expertise with classical and quantum simulation toolsExpertise 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 or Government agencyOccasional travel may be required as part of this effortU.S. Citizenship required for this position.Professional CertificationsCertifications in one or more of the following: IAT III, IAM III, or IASAE III certificationsYears of Professional Experience10+ years of related experienceDesired experiencen/aFormal EducationBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Assurance, Information Security, Information Resource Management, or related fieldsCitizenship RequirementU.S. Citizenship required for this specific opportunitySecurity Clearance RequirementsMust possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI)CRITICAL NOTESSSG will not make assumptions regarding your qualifications. 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