Cryptographer

Maveris is an IT and cybersecurity services company committed to helping organizations create secure digital solutions to accelerate their mission. Originally founded as a Veteran-owned company, we remain deeply committed to supporting veterans and proudly serving customers across the Federal Government and private sector. We have an opening for a full-time Cryptographer to join our talented, dynamic team in support of our latest government client.

Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Duties

We are seeking a highly skilled and security-focused Cryptographer to support a mission-critical cybersecurity program for our federal government customer. In this role, you will design, evaluate, and implement cryptographic solutions to safeguard sensitive health data, ensure compliance with federal security standards, and support enterprise security architecture initiatives. 

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in modern cryptographic algorithms, secure communications protocols, and risk-based data protection strategies in a federal or regulated environment. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and scope the organizational migration to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC). Assist with the development of the PQC Migration Plan. 
• Update and maintain the approved PQC Migration Plan and provide monthly status reports. 
• Work with supply chain vendors to identify technologies that need to migrate from quantum- vulnerable cryptography to PQC. 
• Develop a PQC Migration Playbook that can be leveraged by the variety of cloud-based and on-premises systems. 
• Assist with the development of a PQC Working Group. 
• Collect, analyze, and maintain data and metrics surrounding the system PQC migration efforts. 
• Conduct monthly reviews of documentation and research papers related to cryptography.  
• Assist with the review and analysis of security standards, procedures, and best practices documentation that need to be changed or replaced in accordance with federal laws and regulations, as well as installation, configuration, and administration documentation. 
• Support, maintain, and update a prioritized inventory of systems and assets with quantum-vulnerable cryptography. 

• A master’s degree and 15 years total experience. 
• At least 2 years of experience with Cryptography or degree in Mathematics with 3 years of experience in a role as a Mathematician. 
• Requires an active SECRET clearance. 
• Federal experience desired. 
• Cybersecurity experience and understanding desired.

Maveris attracts and retains talent of the highest caliber by offering opportunities to work in exciting and challenging environments surrounded by bright minds. Our employees are our most prized asset and are rewarded with highly competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits package, including:

• 401(k) with company match
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off

About Maveris

Maveris offers exceptional, mission-focused, solutions to organizations facing highly complex IT, digital, and cybersecurity challenges. Our success is achieved by maintaining an environment of trust where people are encouraged to reach their fullest potential. Every candidate that applies to Maveris brings something unique to the table, and because our team is diverse, we consistently meet our goals and exceed client expectations. If you are a highly-motivated person with a willingness to learn, we invite you to apply today to join our team!

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