Job Description
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
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
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