Quantum Cryptographic Engineer 8

Quantum Cryptographic Engineer

ECS is seeking a Quantum Cryptographic Engineer to join our team remotely.

We are seeking a Quantum Cryptographic Engineer to support cryptographic discovery, risk assessment, and transition planning for U.S. Army programs. This role executes hands-on ACDI operations, inventory development, and RMF integration under the guidance of senior engineers and program leads.

Who This Role Is For:

3+ years of federal or defense cybersecurity experience

Working knowledge of RMF, eMASS, and DoD cyber governance

Able to communicate technical findings clearly to program stakeholders

Building cryptographic and PQC expertise with a desire to grow into advisory roles

Key Responsibilities:

PQC Advisory & Engineering

Support Army programs on PQC transition activities and cryptographic modernization under senior engineer direction

Conduct cryptographic discovery, inventory, and risk assessments across enterprise and mission systems

Contribute to migration roadmaps and support system-level transition planning activities

Inventory, Reporting & Modernization

Execute and operationalize automated cryptographic discovery (ACDI)

Develop cryptographic inventories and CBOMs identifying quantum-vulnerable dependencies

Contribute to CONOPs development enabling Army system owners to produce PQC migration cost estimates by priority category

Support enterprise reporting and alignment to DoD PQC directives

RMF & Compliance Integration

Support integration of cryptographic findings into RMF workflows, eMASS, and POA&M development

Execute against CONOPS, SOPs, and TTPs to support scalable cryptographic operations across Army system owners

Maintain quality and consistency in cryptographic reporting and remediation activities in accordance with program standards

Ensure alignment to federal mandates including NSM-10 and CNSA 2.0

Stakeholder Engagement

Support coordination with program managers, ISSOs, and acquisition stakeholders as directed

Document and communicate technical findings in clear, actionable formats for program stakeholders

Collaborate with senior engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing and best practices

Salary Range: $160,000 - $180,000

General Description of Benefits

• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, cryptography, or related disciplines in federal or defense environments

• Secret Clearance at a minimum

• Ability to meet or working toward DoD 8140 qualification requirements

• Experience supporting Army or DoD programs in a cybersecurity or engineering capacity

• Working knowledge of RMF principles and familiarity with eMASS

• Foundational knowledge of cryptographic engineering concepts including PKI, key management, and secure protocols

• Awareness of PQC standards including FIPS 203, 204, and 205 and a desire to develop deeper expertise