Senior Quantum Readiness & Cryptography Engineer
About the position SERVISS LLC is a HUBZone-certified cybersecurity and mission engineering firm delivering transformative cyber solutions for federal, defense, and intelligence customers. We partner with agencies to solve tomorrow’s toughest problems today, whether that’s advancing cyber-asset visibility, driving cryptographic modernization, or engineering readiness for the post-quantum era. SERVISS engineers operate at the intersection of strategy, risk management, and cutting-edge defensive technologies to secure complex mission systems against emerging threats. SERVISS is seeking a Senior Quantum Readiness & Cryptography Engineer to lead the strategy, architecture, implementation, and operational readiness for quantum-resilient cryptographic systems and programs. This technical leader will collaborate with cross-functional teams, government stakeholders, and engineering partners to advance quantum transition initiatives, post-quantum cryptographic standards adoption, and cryptographic inventory automation across enterprise environments. Successful candidates will blend deep cybersecurity systems engineering experience with practical understanding of quantum-era readiness frameworks and cryptographic lifecycle management. This role is hybrid and will require some on-site work at a federal agency with opportunities to also perform remote. Responsibilities • Lead enterprise-wide quantum readiness programs and cryptographic modernization efforts • Define and execute engineering strategies for post-quantum cryptography (PQC) transition • Build and operationalize automated cryptographic discovery, inventory, and risk analysis capabilities • Evaluate tools and technologies for cryptographic inventory, quantum-safe algorithms, and crypto-agile architectures • Interface with stakeholders to translate mission needs into secure, scalable engineering designs • Develop system architecture, migration roadmaps, and engineering artifacts for PQC deployments • Integrate quantum readiness outputs into governance, risk, and compliance reporting and tooling • Mentor and coach mid-level engineers to grow capabilities in cryptographic engineering and quantum risk management • Support audit, compliance, and continuous monitoring efforts for cryptographic controls and lifecycle management Requirements • 8+ years of progressive cybersecurity systems engineering experience • Demonstrated expertise in cryptographic engineering, algorithm transition planning, and large-scale security programs • Understanding of emerging quantum threats and “harvest now, decrypt later” risk models • Hands-on experience with cryptographic discovery, inventory, or analysis platforms • Proficiency with post-quantum cryptography standards and migration paradigms • Strong background in PKI, key lifecycle management, and secure protocol engineering • Experience translating security requirements into systems architecture in federal/CIO environments • Familiarity with NIST, NSA, or equivalent standards driving quantum-resilient cryptography • Proven ability to develop engineering documentation, technical roadmaps, and operational playbooks • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders Nice-to-haves • Advanced degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, or related field • Prior experience with federal PQC readiness or mandatory federal timelines (e.g., M-23-02) • Experience with automation and scripting for cryptographic discovery and governance (Python, PowerShell, etc.) • Technical certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, or vendor-specific crypto/security credentials Benefits • Be part of an exciting company with ground floor opportunities to include equity • Highly competitive compensation and best in class benefits • 100% of medical, vision, dental, and life insurance premiums paid for by SERVISS • Opportunities for annual performance bonuses, growth incentives, and profit-sharing • 401(k) retirement plan with 6% dollar for dollar match Apply tot his job