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
General Description of Benefits
Preferred Qualifications- 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, cryptography, or related disciplines in federal or defense environments
- Secret Clearance at a minimum
- Ability to meet or working toward DoD 8140 qualification requirements
- Experience supporting Army or DoD programs in a cybersecurity or engineering capacity
- Working knowledge of RMF principles and familiarity with eMASS
- Foundational knowledge of cryptographic engineering concepts including PKI, key management, and secure protocols
- Awareness of PQC standards including FIPS 203, 204, and 205 and a desire to develop deeper expertise
Skills Required
- 3+ years of federal or defense cybersecurity experience
- Working knowledge of RMF, eMASS, and DoD cyber governance
- Experience supporting Army or DoD programs in a cybersecurity or engineering capacity
- Secret Clearance at a minimum
- Ability to meet or working toward DoD 8140 qualification requirements
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Healthcare Strength — ECS advertises multiple national-network medical plan options with HSA eligibility alongside dental and vision coverage. Coverage generally begins quickly and is paired with company-paid short- and long-term disability, adding stability to the health package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with Safe Harbor and immediate vesting on employer contributions is emphasized, with an employer match available. Access to an employee stock purchase plan via the parent company provides an additional savings avenue.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave up to 30 days, adoption assistance, and other family-oriented leaves are highlighted. Feedback suggests these offerings add meaningful value beyond base pay for many roles.
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ECS, a segment of ASGN (NYSE: ASGN), delivers advanced solutions and services in cloud, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), application and IT modernization, and science and engineering. The company solves critical, complex challenges for customers across the U.S. public sector, defense, intelligence and commercial industries. ECS maintains partnerships with leading cloud, cybersecurity, and AI/ML providers and holds specialized certifications in their technologies. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, ECS has more than 3,400 employees throughout the U.S. and has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for the last five years.
