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Role Description

Abile Group is seeking a Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Engineer to join our rapidly growing and innovative cybersecurity team! The Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Engineer will play a key role in a groundbreaking federal cybersecurity modernization effort, joining the project at its inception to help design and deliver the Department’s first enterprise-wide PQC solution.

• Provides engineering and technical expertise in PQC, PKI, and Automated Cryptographic Discovery and Inventory (ACDI) implementation.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to define and refine PQC solution requirements.
• Delivers analyses, recommendations, and staffing support to advance PQC program goals.
• Develops engineering, implementation, and operations technical documents, schedules, and roadmaps.
• Supports modernization of cryptographic inventory management from manual to automated processes using COTS/GOTS ACDI tools.
• Evaluates emerging technologies and provides recommendations to leadership.
• Implements and operationalizes the client's PQC technical solution in line with Department requirements.
• Deploys ACDI capabilities to generate cryptographic inventories of quantum-vulnerable systems.
• Conducts and documents post-implementation evaluations to validate PQC solution effectiveness.
• Securely integrates PQC and ACDI with existing Department services (CDM, VM, Zero Trust, etc.).
• Prototypes and tests NIST-approved PQC algorithms and discovery tools.
• Installs and configures hardware/software replacements and upgrades for PQC transition.
• Provides operations and maintenance (O&M) of the PQC solution (COTS, GOTS, SaaS).
• Monitors solution health, performance, and availability; manages patching, upgrades, and optimization.
• Maintains accurate solution inventories, secure configuration baselines, and user account validation.
• Develops operational documentation including SOPs, playbooks, checklists, and user guides.
• Provides after-hours technical support for planned and emergency maintenance.
• Collaborates with SOC and other technical teams on incident response, process optimization, and integration.
• Supports PQC compliance with FISMA, NIST, and federal cybersecurity mandates.
• Drives Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, including POA&M management and A&A processes.
• Prepares and maintains system security documentation (SSP, IRP, DRP, BIA, CP, etc.).
• Supports audits by providing evidence, coordination, tracking, and corrective actions.
• Ensures ongoing risk management, continuous monitoring, and compliance with privacy and records management requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent plus.
• 10+ years of experience performing engineering, technical, or program execution functions.
• Minimum certification: CISSP (or willingness to obtain within 3 months).
• Strong technical expertise in systems security engineering.
• Knowledge and practical experience with one or more of the following:
  • Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) engineering and implementation.
  • Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) design, integration, and management.
  • Automated Cryptographic Discovery and Inventory (ACDI) technologies.
  • Understanding of risks associated with PQC, PKI, and ACDI (technical, schedule, integration, etc.).
  • Proficiency in engineering documentation, technical standards, and compliance with federal guidance.
  • Experience supporting security compliance, risk management, and RMF (NIST SP 800-53).
  • Excellent communication skills for working with government stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and technical groups.

Benefits

• This position allows for 100% remote work.
• Remote work requires a high level of trust in our employees.
• All employees who telecommute are expected to have a quiet and distraction-free workspace with adequate internet.
• Employees must dedicate their full attention and availability to their job duties during working hours.
• Cameras are encouraged and can be required to be on during virtual video conferences.
• Employees are required to disclose any current or future outside employment engagements.

Company Description

Abile Group, Inc. was formed in July 2004 to partner with the Intelligence Community and their Contractors in the areas of Enterprise Analytics & Performance Management, IT & Systems Engineering and Program & Project Management. We have significant experience with the Federal Government and are an EDWOSB dedicated to our employees and clients.

Hiring Statement

Abile is committed to hiring the most qualified and best fit person for the job - always has, always will. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email careers@abilegroup.com with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.

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