Quantum Cryptographic Engineer

ECS is seeking aQuantum 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 activitiesInventory, 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 directivesRMF & 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 2.0Stakeholder 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 - $180,0003+ years of experience in cybersecurity, cryptography, or related disciplines in federal or defense environmentsSecret Clearance at a minimumAbility to meet or working toward DoD 8140 qualification requirementsExperience supporting Army or DoD programs in a cybersecurity or engineering capacityWorking knowledge of RMF principles and familiarity with eMASSFoundational knowledge of cryptographic engineering concepts including PKI, key management, and secure protocolsAwareness of PQC standards including FIPS 203, 204, and 205 and a desire to develop deeper expertise