Full-Time
Quantum Computing/Cryptography Engineer
Posted on 9/5/2026
Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)
No salary listed
No H1B Sponsorship
Charlottesville, VA, USA
Remote
Remote within the United States; candidates from California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, or Washington are not considered.
US Citizenship Required
Bachelor's, Master's
Category
 Cybersecurity (1) |
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Required Skills
Python
Java
Cryptography
C/C++
Requirements
- At least 10 years of information technology experience, including 5 years of quantum computing and cryptography experience at a large corporation or government agency; a Master's degree in a related information technology field may substitute for up to 2 years of the required experience.
- Expertise in quantum mechanics, quantum algorithms such as Shor's algorithm and Grover's algorithm, and quantum information theory.
- Expertise in quantum programming languages and frameworks such as Qiskit, Cirq, Quipper, and Microsoft Quantum Development Kit.
- Expertise in post-quantum cryptography and quantum-resistant algorithms.
- Expertise in existing cryptographic standards and frameworks such as NIST and ISO/IEC 19790.
- Expertise with classical and quantum simulation tools.
- Expertise in project management or experience working in a project-oriented environment, including understanding how configuration management fits into the project lifecycle within a large corporation or government agency.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Certification in one or more of IAT III, IAM III, or IASAE III.
- A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Assurance, Information Security, Information Resource Management, or a related field.
- Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI).
- Must be able to undergo a government security investigation and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and obtain a government-granted security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Use Python, C++, and Java to implement and test cryptographic algorithms.
- Advise on quantum-resistant algorithm migration plans and post-quantum cryptography implementation strategies.
- Assess the organization's cryptographic inventory and identify migration priorities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate quantum risk to non-technical leadership.
- Provide policy and guidance inputs for cryptographic modernization aligned with NIST post-quantum cryptography standards, including FIPS 203, 204, and 205.