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Senior Cryptographer

Harmonia Holdings Group LLC
medical insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Virginia, Blacksburg
Jul 25, 2025
Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC is an award-winning, rapidly growing federal government contractor committed to providing innovative, high-performing solutions to our government clients and focused on fostering a workplace that encourages growth, initiative, creativity, and employee satisfaction. Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC,isa dynamic government contractor providing forward-thinking technology and financial solutions to federal agencies acrossNational Security,Civilian,Veteran's Affairs, andHealthsectors. We're known for our agility, innovation, and commitment tocompliance, excellence, and integrity. The scope of this work is to support Harmonia's federal government customer in managing a mature cybersecurity workforce equipped with the experience, appropriate training, education, and necessary skill sets to maintain and mature their customer's ability to identify, engage, monitor, communicate, and remediate the evolving cybersecurity and privacy threats to the Department's information assets. This work requires adequately reviewing, auditing, conducting gap analysis, developing, creating strategic and tactical plans in order to meet and implement various cybersecurity and privacy regulations, legislations, mandates, and directives protecting the governments information assets. The following services will be performed: Cybersecurity Strategy and Engagement Support Services Cybersecurity Communications Support Services Cybersecurity Advisory and Strategy Support Services Cybersecurity Design and Innovation Support Services Cybersecurity Project Oversight and Enhancement Support Services Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation Program Support Services Position Description 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. 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. Requirements: 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. Secret clearance (Highly Desired) Federal experience desired Cybersecurity experience and understanding desired #LI #CJ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Here at Harmonia we are pleased to have been repeatedly recognized for our outstanding work culture, the innovative work we do, and the employees on our team who make a difference each day. Some of these recognitions include: Recognized as a Top 20 "Best Place to Work in Virginia" Recipient of Department of Labor's HireVets Gold Medallion Great Place to Work Certification for five years running A Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fantastic 50 company A Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 company Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies for eleven years Two-time SBA SBIR Tibbett's Award winner Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certification We recognize that every bit of our success is the result of our teams of hard-working, motivated, and innovative professionals who are proud to call themselves part of the Harmonia family! In addition to competitive compensation, a family-focused culture, and a dynamic, productive work environment, we offer all full-time employees a variety of benefits including, but not limited to Traditional and HSA- eligible medical insurance plans w/ Wellness Incentives for employees and family 100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance options 100% employer-sponsored STD, LTD, and life insurance Veterans Cohort Gym membership reimbursement 401(k) matching Dollar-for-dollar 501(c)(3) donation matching Flexible-schedules and teleworking options Paid holidays and Flexible Paid Time Off Adoption Expense Reimbursement Paid Parental Leave Professional development and career growth opportunities and paid training days Employer-sponsored Employee Assistance Program for employee and family Team and company-wide events, recognition, and appreciation-- and so much more! Check out ourLinkedIn,Facebook, andInstagramto find out a little more about who we are and if we are the right next step for your career! Harmonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or genetics.Harmonia does and will take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.To perform the above job successfully, an individual must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed; meet the education and work experience required; and must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Other duties in addition to those listed may be assigned as necessary to meet business needs. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable an applicant with a disability to successfully apply for and/or perform the essential duties of the job. If you are in need of an accommodation, please contactHR@harmonia.com.