ECS is seeking a Quantum 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 activities
Inventory, 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 directives
RMF & 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 2.0
Stakeholder 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 - $180,000
Qualifications
ECS is a fast-growing 4,000-person, $1.2B provider of advanced technology solutions for federal civilian, defense, intelligence, and commercial customers. We tackle complex client challenges with smart, scalable solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. Our collective work empowers customers’ missions, strengthens our partners, inspires our employees, and grows our company.
To achieve our purpose — to tackle the missions that matter most and create a lasting impact on our customers, employees, and community — we are committed to excellence in growth, customer delivery, technology innovation, and employee engagement.
We believe in:
• Attracting, developing, and retaining top talent
• Building high-performing teams
• Creating an engaging employee environment
• Acting with social responsibility
• Having a positive impact on our community
Our core values: Excellence, Drive, Grit, and Community. We keep these values at the heart of all we do. We’re looking for driven individuals who want to solve meaningful challenges and help shape the future of national security and public service. If you’re ready to make a difference, you’ll find your team here.
