SCITLS Quantum Consultation and Research/Quantum Lead

USSTRATCOM is a Combatant Command responsible for strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, and enterprise IT services essential to national security. It oversees Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3), Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (JEMSO), Global Strike, and Missile Threat Assessments, working closely with other Combatant Commands, Services, and defense agencies. SCITLS will be a key component that will ensure mission success and the safety of the U.S. and its allies by providing 24/7 IT services and network support for NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS, and SAP/SAR environments.

Quantum Consultation and Research/Quantum Lead:

• Assess and leverage quantum computing technologies to enable integrating advanced encryption technologies to the larger mission of delivering real-time and near-real-time global military deterrence operations, including critical nuclear command and control systems.
• Investigate the use of quantum computing and Quantum Resistant Algorithms (QRA) to mitigate asymmetric risks.
• Provide an analysis of how sophisticated cyber attackers may utilize quantum computing to compromise USSTRATCOM systems.
• Integrate quantum computing and QRA.
• Deter sophisticated attackers using quantum computing.
• Make recommendations based on current quantum computing capabilities that bolster the capabilities of USSTRATCOM and its mission partners.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education and Experience: Requires a PhD in a relevant Scientific discipline and 20+ years of experience
• Required Certifications: CASP+ or CCNP Security or CISA or CISSP or CISSP-ISSAP or CISSP-ISSEP; ITIL 4 Foundation ITSM certification or ability to obtain within 9 months of hire
• Desired Certifications: ITIL 4 Foundation: Certified Analytics Professional (CAP); or Data Science Council of America Senior Data Scientist (SDS); or Microsoft Certified Azure Data Scientist Associate; or Google Professional Data Engineer; or IBM Data Science Professional; or AWS Certified Machine Learning Specialty; or Google Professional Machine Learning Engineer; or AWS Certified Data Analytics Specialty; or Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert; or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Data Science Certified Specialist
• Security Clearance: minimum Top Secret. Must be willing to Obtain Top Secret with SCI eligibility. TS/SCI preferred
• Location: Onsite - Offutt AFB, Omaha, NE

*Relocation may be available

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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