Job description
We are seeking a Cybersecurity Lead Engineer to design, implement, and analyze post-quantum cryptographic solutions in high-security environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cryptographic algorithm development, practical coding experience, and the ability to analyze security problems within complex networks. This role requires familiarity with the latest NIST standards, cryptodiscovery processes, and the ability to produce technical documentation. Additionally, candidates will be responsible for conducting cryptodiscovery, which involves inventorying existing cryptographic implementations to create a comprehensive Cryptographic Bill of Materials (CBOM). Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and possess excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and outstanding analytical and research abilities.
The Cybersecrity Lead Engineer will play a pivotal role in building scalable, secure, and user-friendly products by leading the design, development, and continuous improvement of cryptographic solutions. This includes engaging with customers to implement solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams such as Commercial, R&D, Applied Research, Marketing, and Engineering, and leading product development efforts. With a passion for understanding customer needs, the engineer will create innovative quantum security solutions while motivating teams to deliver results in an agile, iterative fashion. They will guide teams in following Agile best practices, ensuring timely delivery in a complex, distributed environment, and contribute to the company’s goal of advancing secure communications and quantum technologies.
Responsibilities
Overall
- Fully comprehend and be able to explain post-quantum cryptographic algorithms and protocols to secure communication networks against quantum attacks.
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, researchers, and industry partners to understand and implement quantum-safe cybersecurity solutions for customers.
- Interpret ways of integrating quantum key distribution (QKD) systems for customers to enhance the security of data transmission.
- Assess the performance and security of existing cybersecurity solutions and propose enhancements to ensure quantum resilience.
- Take part in simulations and experiments to validate the effectiveness of implemented quantum-safe technologies.
- Stay current with advances in quantum cryptography, quantum-safe communications, and related fields to contribute to the implementation of new techniques and methodologies.
- Prepare technical documentation and present solution proposals for customers.
- Collaborate with government teams, industry, and academic partners to develop strategies on protecting emerging communications technologies.
- Work in a cross-functional teams to develop strategy, implementation design and plan for nationwide communications infrastructure solutions.
Day-to-day
- Conduct cryptodiscovery, including inventorying existing cryptographic implementations to create a comprehensive Cryptographic Bill of Materials (CBOM)
- Work as part of a cross-functional team of business-focused and software engineering professionals to produce modern quantum cybersecurity products and solutions.
- Refine and generate architectural concepts that inform the vision for how customers will utilize our solutions and products within the cybersecurity space..
- Craft strategic approach to engaging with existing and new customers that leads to successful engagements and outcomes.
- Report to the organization on evolving security attack risks such as side-channel attacks, photon number splitting attacks, DoS attacks, trojan torse attack, including new novel ways to attack on the implementation of QKD.
- Build relationships with customer engineering and security teams to understand their objectives and ongoing challenges
Qualifications
Required
- Master's or PhD in mathematics, physics, computer science, or related fields
- Familiarity with post-quantum cryptography and NIST standards.
- In-depth understanding in cryptography, including symmetric and asymmetric encryption, cryptographic primitives, and post-quantum cryptography
- Familiarity with discovery of a cryptographic inventory with the goal of creating a CBOM - a cryptography bill of materials
- In-depth understanding of security attack risks such as side-channel attacks, photon number splitting attacks, DoS attacks, trojan horse attack, including new novel ways to attack on the implementation of QKD
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and C++
- Familiarity with quantum-safe cryptographic libraries and tools
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Desired
- Publications or research experience related to cryptography.
- Familiarity with quantum computing principles and their impact on cryptography.
- Experience with fully homomorphic encryption.
The Rewards
We are an international team of quantum technology experts and dedicated business creatives that are working to bring quantum-enabled solutions to the global market. Our brilliant team members enjoy a high degree of freedom working remotely or joining one of our office spaces. We have a vibrant, enthusiastic, passionate and creative culture driven by trust, excellence and continuous improvement. If you join the Terra Quantum team, you can expect:
- An opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds in the pioneering field of Quantum Technologies as well as an experienced and progressive Leadership team
- Gain knowledge of some of the most cutting-edge technology developments in science & engineering
- A chance to be part of one of Europe’s leading technology firms of the upcoming decades
- Welcoming, friendly, and professional colleagues
- A personal development plan with clear goals for advancement
- A competitive salary
- Flexible working arrangements
- A diverse and supportive atmosphere, where innovation and initiative are encouraged
If you are enthusiastic about positively impacting the world and helping to drive the second quantum revolution, let’s talk!
Company description
Quantum technologies have the potential to solve some of the world’s biggest challenges. There have been great advances in all areas of quantum technologies, and new fields of application are opened up every day. Hybrid computer systems that combine classic high-performance computing with quantum computers are already being used to develop solutions in sectors such as logistics, healthcare, finance, energy, automotive and aerospace. Quantum mechanical predictions are also used to obtain unprecedented precision in measurements, generate unbreakable codes, and form the basis of impenetrable communication networks. All these developments are happening right now, and they are happening at Terra Quantum.
At Terra Quantum we are building the world’s leading Quantum Technology company. We offer customers world-class quantum technology expertise organized as “quantum-as-a-service”: hybrid quantum algorithms, quantum compute and quantum enabled security solutions. Through the proprietary quantum cloud, customers have access to a unique technology platform which provides a toolset to solve real-world challenges in the realms of machine learning, optimization and simulation, today. In 2022, the company closed its Series A financing round with a $75m fundraise.
Quantum physics has, in some respects, parallels to the machine language of our computers-the zeros and ones into which our keyboard or touchscreen instructions are translated for execution in the computer-only on a larger scale: it is the machine language of the universe. The second quantum revolution is based on the control of individual quantum systems, such as individual atoms. We use quantum computers to solve currently unsolvable problems, simulate molecules and their interactions, find drugs for diseases that are not yet curable, find new materials, or make artificial intelligence stronger. Quantum is now.
Terra Quantum is a future-focused quantum services and technology company working on making the second quantum revolution a reality. Terra Quantum’s activities span all areas, markets, and industries globally.
- Our purpose is to pioneer quantum technologies to change the world for good,
- Our vision is to lead the quantum revolution and be the trailblazer in technology solutions, shaping a better future for humankind to thrive in, and
- Our mission is to unleash the power of quantum tech to deliver meaningful solutions today
Terra Quantum is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity, inclusion and employee well-being.
