Director, Post-Quantum Cryptography

Responsibilities

• Evolve and industrialize Tyto’s PQC offerings, overseeing the creation of knowledge artifacts and technical remediation IP.
• Lead PQC practice build-out, including cryptographic inventory, risk assessment, and migration roadmap to NIST standards / CNSA 2.0 compliance.
• Integrate AI/ML for crypto discovery, vulnerability assessment, and agentic cyber operations involving PQC.
• Design and deploy PQC frameworks (Kyber/Dilithium) for hybrid networks and future-proof compute platforms.
• Conduct HNDL audits, compatibility testing, and performance validation to assess and remediate quantum risk.
• Ensure strict NSA/NIST compliance for both classified and unclassified federal migrations.
• Lead pilots within the DoD/IC and integrate PQC with broader cyber modernization and infrastructure initiatives.

Requirements

• Advanced Academic Background: MS or PhD in Cryptography with deep expertise in lattice-based and hash algorithms.
• Federal Cyber Experience: 5+ years of experience in federal cybersecurity, including direct involvement in NSA/NIST pilots.
• Cryptography Mastery: 10+ years of experience in classic encryption/secure systems engineering and PKI infrastructures, with 2-3 years’ experience in planning and mitigating cryptographic risk posed by cryptographically relevant quantum computing. Deep expertise in PQC algorithms, cryptographic engineering, and secure protocol design. Deep expertise in NIST PQC algorithms (e.g., ML-KEM, ML-DSA), cryptographic engineering, and protocol design. Strong understanding of AI/ML applied to cyber operations and PQC migration.
• Strategic Partnering: Proven ability to curate and manage partners for inventorying, distributed key management, and PQC-resistant solutions.
• Desired: Active NSA CRADA participation. Hardware integration experience (chips/FPGAs). Experience with fintech PQC deployments or PQC implementations in constrained/tactical DoW/IC environments. Publications, patents, or recognized contributions to the cryptographic community. Familiarity with agentic AI orchestration and autonomous cyber operations.

Qualifications

• Active NSA CRADA participation.
• Hardware integration experience (chips/FPGAs).
• Experience with fintech PQC deployments or PQC implementations in constrained/tactical DoW/IC environments.
• Publishations, patents, or recognized contributions to the cryptographic community.
• Familiarity with agentic AI orchestration and autonomous cyber operations.

Skills

• Advanced academic background in Cryptography.
• Deep expertise in lattice-based and hash algorithms.
• Extensive experience in federal cybersecurity, including direct involvement in NSA/NIST pilots.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML applied to cyber operations and PQC migration.
• Proven ability to curate and manage partners for inventorying, distributed key management, and PQC-resistant solutions.
• Experience with fintech PQC deployments or PQC implementations in constrained/tactical DoW/IC environments.
• Familiarity with agentic AI orchestration and autonomous cyber operations.

Benefits

• Active security clearance is preferred.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD

Company Information

Tyto Athene is a trusted leader in IT services and solutions, delivering mission-focused digital transformation that drives measurable success. Our expertise spans four core technology domains—Network Modernization, Hybrid Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise IT—empowering our clients with cutting-edge solutions tailored to their evolving needs. With over 50 years of experience, Tyto Athene proudly supports Defense, Intelligence, Space, National Security, Civilian, Health, and Public Safety clients across the United States and worldwide. At Tyto Athene, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Are you ready to join #TeamTyto?

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tyto Athene is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.