Cryptography Engineer

Overview

Abile Group is seeking a Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Engineer to join our rapidly growing and innovative cybersecurity team!

 

The Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Engineer will play a key role in a groundbreaking federal cybersecurity modernization effort, joining the project at its inception to help design and deliver the Department’s first enterprise-wide PQC solution. Working closely with senior government stakeholders, they will lead the technical journey from concept to implementation: shaping requirements, identifying and evaluating tools, designing the solution architecture, and driving deployment. This role offers a rare opportunity to influence how the federal government transitions to quantum-resilient encryption, advancing capabilities such as Automated Cryptographic Discovery and Inventory (ACDI) and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) modernization in alignment with the Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act. The successful candidate will combine hands-on engineering excellence with program vision, helping the Department build, integrate, and operationalize next-generation cryptographic protections that secure its mission for the post-quantum era.  

Responsibilities

• Provides engineering and technical expertise in PQC, PKI, and Automated Cryptographic Discovery and Inventory (ACDI) implementation.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to define and refine PQC solution requirements.
• Delivers analyses, recommendations, and staffing support to advance PQC program goals.
• Develops engineering, implementation, and operations technical documents, schedules, and roadmaps.
• Supports modernization of cryptographic inventory management from manual to automated processes using COTS/GOTS ACDI tools.
• Evaluates emerging technologies and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Implements and operationalizes the client's PQC technical solution in line with Department requirements.
• Deploys ACDI capabilities to generate cryptographic inventories of quantum-vulnerable systems.
• Conducts and documents post-implementation evaluations to validate PQC solution effectiveness.
• Securely integrates PQC and ACDI with existing Department services (CDM, VM, Zero Trust, etc.).
• Prototypes and tests NIST-approved PQC algorithms and discovery tools.
• Installs and configures hardware/software replacements and upgrades for PQC transition.
• Provides operations and maintenance (O&M) of the PQC solution (COTS, GOTS, SaaS).
• Monitors solution health, performance, and availability; manages patching, upgrades, and optimization.
• Maintains accurate solution inventories, secure configuration baselines, and user account validation.
• Develops operational documentation including SOPs, playbooks, checklists, and user guides.
• Provides after-hours technical support for planned and emergency maintenance.
• Collaborates with SOC and other technical teams on incident response, process optimization, and integration.
• Supports PQC compliance with FISMA, NIST, and federal cybersecurity mandates.
• Drives Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, including POA&M management and A&A processes.
• Prepares and maintains system security documentation (SSP, IRP, DRP, BIA, CP, etc.).
• Supports audits by providing evidence, coordination, tracking, and corrective actions.
• Ensures ongoing risk management, continuous monitoring, and compliance with privacy and records management requirements.

This position allows for 100% remote work. Remote work requires a high level of trust in our employees, and we strictly adhere to the details outlined in our Remote Work Policy below.

 

Remote Work Policy 

Remote work necessitates a high level of trust in our employees. To ensure that employee performance does not suffer in a remote work environment, all employees who telecommute are expected to have a quiet and distraction-free workspace with adequate internet, dedicate their full attention and availability to their job duties during working hours, and maintain a schedule during core business hours that align with those of their coworkers and clients. In alignment with our inclusive and engaging environment, cameras are encouraged and can be required to be on during virtual video conferences. Additionally, in alignment with the Office of the Inspector General’s effort to eliminate conflicting employment, all employees are required to disclose any current or future outside employment engagements. During onboarding and throughout employment, employees must disclose any current activities or intent to engage in outside employment or other professional activities and obtain written approval.  Employees may not solicit or conduct any outside business during c