Cryptographic Systems Expert

Job ID: 2613631

Location: Remote Work, MD, US

Date Posted: 2026-06-12

Category: Cyber

Subcategory: Cybersecurity Spec

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_REMOTE

Description

SAIC is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Cryptographic Systems Expert to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and evaluating question-answer pairs to assess the understanding and application of post-quantum cryptography concepts by test subjects. This role requires a deep understanding of cryptographic principles, particularly in the context of quantum computing, and the ability to craft scenarios that test the test subject's ability to provide accurate and forward-thinking cryptographic advice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop comprehensive question and answer pairs that assess the test subject's understanding of post-quantum cryptography concepts.
• Evaluate the quantum resistance of classical and post-quantum algorithms presented by the test subject.
• Suggest appropriate quantum-safe alternatives for various cryptographic scenarios.
• Analyze and explain the implications of quantum computing on current cryptographic standards.
• Assess the test subject's ability to reason about future attack scenarios and the trade-offs involved in PQC implementations.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience, Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience.
• Extensive knowledge of cryptographic principles, with a focus on post-quantum cryptography.
• Familiarity with quantum-resistant algorithms such as lattice-based, hash-based, code-based, and multivariate polynomial cryptography.
• Experience with cryptographic standards and protocols, including NIST's post-quantum cryptography standardization efforts.
• Ability to reason about and articulate the trade-offs and implications of different cryptographic approaches in a post-quantum world.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex cryptographic scenarios.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts.
• ship required

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.


SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .