Quantum Computing Engineer Remote Jobs in Connecticut

Whatyou'lldo:

As aSeniorDirector Analyst you will meet with clients every day, via videoconferenceand sometimes onsite at Gartner conferences. As an analyst, you will engage with clients to support their most challenging business initiatives,ultimately helpingthem to make the right decisions for their role and their business.To support these conversations you will research markets, practices and trends and produce written research for Gartner clients to download and apply. You will collaborate with peers and become a published author onGartner.comshowcasingyour own thought-leading research, growing your knowledge and your brand as a Gartner Analyst.

• Conduct research and analysis indata security,with a focus onencryption,PKI, post-quantum cryptography,keyand certificate management

• Respond to client questions and deliver high quality actionable advice through a variety of media.

• Write high quality, clear, actionable,contentfocused on strategic and practical considerations of cryptography,encryption,keyand certificate management.

• Predict howcrypto-discovery,key and certificate management markets are developing,helpclients in their selection process andprovidefeedback to vendors on emerging trends in buyer needs.

• Remain ahead of the curve on developments and issues within these specified areas, through peer collaboration from the data security, privacy, and identity and access management teams.

• Proactively work with the wider sales organization and deliver outstanding sales supportin order toretainand grow the business

Whatyou'llneed:

Ithelpsto be obsessed with your topic! Gartner analysts are correctly viewed asTHE experts. This means you will need to further develop your knowledge ofyour markets, vendors, trends, managementpractices. Gartner Analysts are team players who value expert insights, boldideasand intellectual courage.

• Subjectmatterfamiliarity in cryptography and encryption with the ability todemonstrateunderstanding of the security, compliance, and business benefits and emerging technologies in those markets.

• Help us see the future& becreative. You must be a lifelong learner with foundational knowledge and experience in cryptography, encryption,PKI,keyand certificatemanagement,HSMsand Cybersecurity in general.

• An understanding of data and cloud security concepts and markets, including key and certificate management for human and machine identities and cloud infrastructure.

• Familiarity with theencryption and cryptography management vendors like Entrust, IBM,Keyfactorand Thales

• Familiarity with security considerations for cloud, SaaS andon-premiseenvironments and how they areimpactedby quantum computing and privacy and data security requirements.

• Fundamentals of Cryptography, for example:

• Symmetric Key Cryptography:Understanding ofalgorithms like AES, DES, and their modes of operation.

• Asymmetric Key Cryptography: Knowledge of algorithms likeRSA, ECC,DH, ML-KEM, ML-DSA and SLH-DSA,and their use in digital signatures and key exchange.

• Hash Functions: Familiarity with hash functions like SHA-2, SHA-3, and their applications in data integrity and authentication.

• Cryptographic Protocols:Understanding ofprotocols like SSL/TLS, SSH, and others used in secure communications.

• Computer Science and Engineering Knowledge, for example:

• Computer Networks and Security:Understanding ofhow cryptography is applied in various network security protocols.

• Software Development Skills:Knowledge of how cryptographic algorithms and protocols are used in applications and familiarity with standard APIse.g.PKCS#11

• Security Principles and Practices:

• Knowledge of Security Standards: Familiarity with standards like FIPS, Common Criteria, and ISO/IEC 27001.CNSA 2.0, DORA.

• Security Architecture and Models:Understanding ofhow cryptographic techniques fit into overall security architectures, for example by usingHSMs, Cloud Key Management Services as well as the applicable hybrid and multi-cloud implementations.

• Current and Emerging Technologies:

• Postquantum Cryptography: Awareness of the developments in quantum computing and their implications for current cryptographic techniques.

• Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies: Understanding the cryptographic principles behind blockchain technologies and digital currencies.

• Compliance and Regulatory Considerations:

• Compliance and Regulations: Awareness of laws and regulations related to cryptography, such as export controls and data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

• Practical Experience:

• Real-World Implementation: Experience in implementing,staffingandoperatingcryptographicand key managementsolutions in diverse environments.

• Experienceparticipatingin matrixed projects and providing guidanceregardingkey management tools and cryptographic standards with a focus on crypto-agility.

• Business Acumen. Understand how an organizationoperates(risks and opportunities) and the drivers of a company's performance.

• Intellectual Agility. Analyticalthinkerwith the ability to process and understand information quickly, diagnose the issuein order totake positions and make actionable intelligent recommendations.

• Collaboration.Can collaborate productively, build relationships, and move work forward with internal partners and clients.

• Communication.Can engage in clear, effective dialogue on complex concepts, and communicate them with poise.

• Leadership and Influence.Persuades, encourages, or gains the support of others and causes them to take action.

• Ownership & Impact.Accepts personal accountability, takesownershipand perseveres. Embrace feedback.

• Minimum of 12years of experience ina research, or technology,related role

• Bachelor's or equivalent experience.

• Ability andwillingness toconduct occasional travel, regionally and globally