Senior Cybersecurity Specialist

Job Summary

To support a federal agency's Post-Quantum Cryptography program, the full-time Senior Cybersecurity Specialist will execute cybersecurity initiatives, establish security policies, and engage with stakeholders to transition cryptographic infrastructure to quantum-resistant standards in a remote environment.

Key responsibilities

• Execute cybersecurity team initiatives in support of the program's PQC objectives
• Establish and enforce security policies and procedures
• Develop and provide documentation necessary for PQC assessments and evaluations

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or 4+ years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree
• Active Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification
• 5+ years of experience performing cybersecurity functions consistent with this role
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise cybersecurity capabilities
• Solid understanding of Post-Quantum Cryptography concepts and quantum-vulnerability risk