Cybersecurity Engineer - PQC & Enterprise Security Integration Support
Enterprise Systems Engineering & Security IntegrationProvide enterprise cybersecurity systems engineering, integration, and modernization support for HHS cybersecurity initiatives related to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), Zero Trust (ZT), and enterprise security interoperability.
- Support analysis, coordination, and integration of cybersecurity technologies, systems, and enterprise security architectures across HHS environments
- Assess interoperability, dependencies, and integration considerations between cybersecurity tools, cryptographic technologies, governance processes, and enterprise systems
- Support implementation planning and coordination for cybersecurity modernization initiatives involving PQC readiness, cryptographic agility, and Zero Trust alignment
- Assist in evaluating system configurations, security architecture alignment, and technical dependencies across enterprise environments
- Collaborate with technical and program stakeholders to support secure, scalable, and interoperable cybersecurity modernization efforts
- Support enterprise cybersecurity engineering activities across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments, as applicable
Enterprise Cryptographic Assessment & Interoperability AnalysisSupport enterprise cryptographic discovery, dependency analysis, and interoperability assessment activities associated with cybersecurity modernization and PQC readiness initiatives.
- Support discovery and inventory activities related to cryptographic assets across enterprise environments
- Assess and review data related to cryptographic dependencies across enterprise systems, applications, and network environments to identify vulnerable cryptographic implementations and technologies impacted by PQC migration requirements
- Assist in identifying legacy systems, applications, and technologies that may not support PQC algorithms or cryptographic agility principles
- Support interoperability assessments and dependency analysis related to enterprise cryptographic modernization initiatives
- Assist with the evaluation of operational impacts, integration dependencies, and transition considerations associated with PQC modernization efforts
PQC Migration Planning & Engineering SupportSupport planning, coordination, and technical integration activities associated with Post-Quantum Cryptography modernization initiatives.
- Support the development of migration strategies and implementation roadmaps for transitioning enterprise cybersecurity environments toward PQC-capable solutions
- Assist with implementation planning for TLS 1.3 adoption and other modern cryptographic protocols
- Support evaluation of vendor documentation, product roadmaps, and PQC readiness statements for enterprise technologies and security platforms
- Assist with architecture reviews to support future-state cybersecurity environments, incorporating cryptographic agility principles
- Assist with the development of technical standards, implementation guidance, and engineering baselines supporting PQC migration and modernization activities
- Support evaluation of emerging cybersecurity technologies, standards, and modernization approaches related to PQC implementation considerations
Testing, Validation & Technical AssessmentSupport testing, validation, and technical assessment activities associated with cybersecurity modernization and PQC readiness initiatives.
- Assist with the development of testing procedures, interoperability assessments, and validation criteria for PQC-capable technologies and modernization initiatives
- Support review of test results, operational impacts, compatibility considerations, technical risks, and recommended remediation approaches
- Support pilot implementations, proof-of-concept activities, and technical coordination efforts related to PQC migration and cybersecurity modernization planning
- Support risk identification, impact assessments, and technical analysis associated with enterprise cybersecurity modernization efforts
Cybersecurity Modernization & Security Integration SupportProvide engineering and integration support for enterprise cybersecurity modernization and implementation coordination activities.
- Provide engineering and integration support for the secure implementation of enterprise cybersecurity technologies and modernization initiatives
- Assist with risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, and interoperability evaluations related to cryptographic modernization and cybersecurity integration efforts
- Support alignment between cybersecurity modernization activities, Zero Trust strategies, and enterprise governance requirements
- Coordinate with cybersecurity teams, system owners, architects, engineers, governance stakeholders, and external partners to support modernization and integration activities
- Support technical meetings, engineering reviews, working groups, and coordination efforts across enterprise cybersecurity initiatives
Zero Trust & Governance IntegrationSupport alignment between Post-Quantum Cryptography modernization activities, Zero Trust strategies, and enterprise cybersecurity governance requirements.
- Support coordination activities related to the integration of PQC modernization efforts within Zero Trust and enterprise cybersecurity environments
- Analyze relationships between encryption, identity, access management, segmentation, interoperability, and cryptographic agility within enterprise systems
- Assist in aligning cybersecurity modernization activities with applicable federal cybersecurity guidance, governance frameworks, and HHS security requirements
- Support interoperability considerations between technical security controls, enterprise architectures, and operational cybersecurity environments
- Assist with technical assessments, risk considerations, and governance alignment activities associated with enterprise cryptographic modernization initiatives
Documentation, Reporting & Stakeholder CoordinationSupport operational visibility, technical documentation, reporting, and stakeholder coordination activities across cybersecurity modernization initiatives.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of technical documentation, implementation procedures, engineering diagrams, architecture artifacts, and operational guidance
- Support preparation of reports, technical summaries, status updates, technical briefings, leadership presentations, and decision support materials
- Document identified risks, issues, dependencies, implementation considerations, and recommendations associated with PQC migration and cybersecurity modernization activities
- Support the development of inventory reports, migration-related documentation, dashboards, trackers, and reporting artifacts required for federal reporting and compliance activities
- Communicate technical concepts, modernization impacts, and interoperability considerations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts supporting enterprise cybersecurity modernization, systems integration, and governance alignment
QualificationsRequired:
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline
- 8+ years of experience supporting federal cybersecurity, enterprise systems engineering, systems integration, or cybersecurity modernization initiatives
- At least one professional certification such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CAP, TOGAF, SABSA, or ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor
- Experience supporting enterprise cybersecurity architectures, interoperability efforts, or large-scale modernization programs within a federal environment
- Familiarity with Zero Trust principles, cybersecurity governance frameworks, and federal security requirements
- Knowledge of NIST cybersecurity frameworks, FISMA, and enterprise cybersecurity best practices
- Experience supporting enterprise cybersecurity governance, architecture coordination, or technical integration across complex federal environments
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to coordinate across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred:
- Experience supporting HHS, OIS, or similar federal cybersecurity organizations
- Familiarity with Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) concepts, NSM-10, OMB M-23-02, Zero Trust Architecture, emerging standards, and implementation considerations
- Experience supporting Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) integration or interoperability initiatives
- Familiarity with enterprise architecture, cloud security, or cybersecurity modernization programs
- Experience developing technical documentation, architecture diagrams, dashboards, or implementation tracking artifacts
- Experience conducting cryptographic inventories or supporting Automated Cryptographic Discovery and Inventory (ACDI) tools
- Experience supporting testing and implementation of TLS 1.3 or cryptographic agility initiatives
- Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform, ServiceNow, SharePoint, or enterprise reporting and collaboration tools
Core Competencies - Enterprise Cybersecurity Systems Integration
- Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Fundamentals
- Cryptographic Protocols and Technologies
- Network Security Architecture
- Secure Communications (TLS, IPsec, SSH, VPNs, PKI)
- Cybersecurity Modernization Support
- Systems Engineering & Interoperability
- Cryptographic Discovery and Inventory
- Enterprise Security Architecture Coordination
- Stakeholder Coordination & Technical Communication
- Risk Analysis & Technical Documentation
- Operational Reporting & Continuous Improvement
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