Quantum Computing / Cryptography Engineer

Excentium, Inc. is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that provides Cybersecurity Consulting and Advisory, Assessment, and Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering services to government and commercial organizations. Excentium is an accredited FedRAMP Independent Assessor (IAS), formerly known as a Third-Party Assessment Organization (3PAO).

We are building our team in support of a major U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) cybersecurity architecture and engineering program, and have an opportunity for a Quantum Computing / Cryptography Engineer to support enterprise security architecture, engineering, and operations across VA's Office of Information Security (OIS).

MINIMUM CLEARANCE LEVEL:	Public Trust — High Risk (Tier 4) Background Investigation
CITIZENSHIP:	US Citizenship required
LOCATION:	Remote / Contractor facility, with occasional coordination at VA Central Office (Washington, D.C.) and limited program-related travel as required

 

Position Description:

The Quantum Computing/Cryptography Engineer will lead Excentium's support for VA's cryptographic modernization and post-quantum readiness efforts under this program — assessing the organization's cryptographic inventory, advising on migration strategies to quantum-resistant algorithms, and supporting policy and technical guidance for cryptographic standards adoption across the enterprise.

Position Requirements:

• 10+ years of IT experience, including 5+ years focused on quantum computing and cryptography at a large corporation or federal agency of comparable scale. A Master's degree in a related IT field may substitute for up to 2 years of the required experience.
• Expertise in quantum mechanics, quantum algorithms, and quantum information theory, with experience in quantum programming languages/frameworks (e.g., Qiskit, Cirq).
• Expertise in cryptographic protocols, public-key infrastructure (PKI), and post-quantum cryptography, including NIST PQC standards (FIPS 203, 204, 205).
• Experience assessing organizational cryptographic inventory, identifying migration priorities, and communicating quantum risk to non-technical leadership.

Educational Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Assurance, Information Security, Information Resource Management, or a related field.
• A current certification satisfying DoD 8570/8140 workforce requirements at IAT Level III, IAM Level III, or IASAE Level III. IAT, IAM, and IASAE are qualification levels, not certifications in themselves — each level is satisfied by an approved certification such as CISSP, CASP+ CE, CISA, CISM, CCISO, GCIH, or CSSLP, depending on the level and category.

Desired Certifications:

• Relevant cryptography or PKI certification
• Programming proficiency in Python, C++, or Java

 

We take pride in building a workforce with a strong Veterans focus.

Excentium offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life, disability, 401k, and paid time off.

Excentium, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.