ShorePoint Inc.

Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Security Engineer

ShorePoint Inc. • $120K — $145K *
Herndon, VA 20171In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in information security engineering, particularly in network security and risk management.
  • (ISC)2 Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification required.
  • Ability to analyze complex requirements and translate them into actionable tasks.
  • Hands-on experience with security tools and automation.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the technical SME on information systems security, designing encryptions for security measures.
  • Lead engineering effort for Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) migration, translating strategies into operational outcomes.
  • Modernize cryptographic inventory from manual to automated processes.
  • Design and execute test plans for cryptographic tools in controlled environments, documenting results and configurations.
  • Assess quantum vulnerabilities and support migration to quantum-resistant encryption following NIST standards.
  • Collaborate with ISOs and ISSOs to enforce security policies and ensure compliance with IT security requirements.
  • Research PQC standards and synthesize findings into engineering guidance.

Benefits

  • Fully remote working environment with flexibility.
  • Opportunity to shape growth and culture in a fast-growing cybersecurity company.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technologies in quantum cryptography.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Security Engineer with deep subject matter expertise in cybersecurity and a demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a fully remote environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical foundations, communicates with precision and reliability and drives work forward through independent research and sound judgment. The Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Security Engineer will contribute meaningfully to large, complex deliverables across disciplines, collaborate well with distributed teams and senior stakeholders and maintain a consistent commitment to quality and accountability across all aspects of their work. This is a unique opportunity to shape the growth, development and culture of an exciting and fast-growing company in the cybersecurity market.

What you9ll be doing:

  • Serve as the technical SME on information systems and infrastructure security, designing and enforcing cryptographic-based security measures and policies.
  • Lead engineering aspects of a Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) migration program, advising on emerging technologies and translating strategy into operational outcomes.
  • Support modernization of cryptographic inventory from manual to fully automated processes using discovery and inventory tools.
  • Design and execute test plans for cryptographic tools, products and services in controlled lab and pre-production environments, documenting results and configuration settings based on findings.
  • Assess quantum vulnerabilities, conduct risk assessments and support migration to quantum-resistant encryption aligned to NIST FIPS 203, 204 and 205.
  • Collaborate with ISOs and ISSOs to enforce security policies and maintain compliance with federal IT security requirements.
  • Research evolving PQC standards, tools and methodologies and synthesize findings into actionable engineering guidance.
  • Contribute to large deliverables across the full program, including areas adjacent to the primary expertise.
  • Communicate proactively across a fully remote, distributed team; written and async communication is core to how this team operates.
  • Support Agile ceremonies, sprint coordination, stakeholder engagement and meeting documentation.


What you need to know:

  • Network security architecture and risk assessment across complex federal or enterprise environments.
  • Cryptographic principles and standards, including public key infrastructure (PKI), transport layer security (TLS) and the implications of quantum computing on current encryption.
  • PQC frameworks and NIST standardization efforts, including the drivers and timelines behind federal migration requirements.
  • How to independently research an evolving technical domain and translate findings into recommendations others can act on.


Must have9s:

  • Bachelor9s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or 4+ additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
  • 5+ years of experience in information security engineering, including network security, cryptographic systems and risk management.
  • (ISC)2 Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).
  • Proven ability to analyze complex requirements and translate them into clear, actionable tasks and processes through critical thinking.
  • Experience implementing security controls and policies in enterprise IT environments
  • Hands-on experience with security tools and automation.
  • Familiarity with NIST cryptographic standards, PKI, TLS and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) frameworks.
  • Applicants must be a U.S. citizen in compliance with federal contract requirements.


Beneficial to Have:

  • Prior experience working directly with or in support of federal agency IT programs, including familiarity with federal governance structures, compliance frameworks and inter-agency coordination.
  • ZTA principles and how they intersect with cryptographic security controls.
  • Hands-on experience with PQC concepts or NIST PQC algorithms (FIPS 203, 204, 205).
  • Familiarity with automated cryptographic discovery and inventory tools, DevSecOps pipelines or FedRAMP environments.


Where it9s done:

  • Remote (Herndon, VA).

About ShorePoint Inc.

ShorePoint Inc. is a cybersecurity and IT consulting firm that provides services to the federal government and commercial clients. The company's services include cybersecurity, cloud computing, data analytics, and software development. ShorePoint was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. The company has additional offices in Washington, D.C. and Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Learn more about ShorePoint Inc.
Size
300 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Founded
2015
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