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Demonstrates expertise in quantum security, post-quantum cryptography, and technical sales within Federal environments. Capable of translating complex technical concepts into actionable proposals and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Quantum Security ExpertisePost-Quantum Cryptography ImplementationTechnical Sales ExperienceFederal Agency EngagementCyber Security Background
Tech Stack
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Key responsibilities & impact- Serve as IonQ’s technical voice in Federal customer conversations
- Explain IonQ’s strategy and quantum security portfolio
- Answer detailed technical questions about quantum security
- Help agencies apply quantum security, post-quantum cryptography, and quantum key distribution to their missions
- Turn customer needs into technical proposals and proofs of concept with Application Engineering
- Lead Federal customer discussions, workshops, and technical demonstrations
- Map customer requirements to quantum security approaches and post-quantum cryptography implementations
- Create sales assets explaining IonQ’s quantum security and broader quantum products
- Develop and progress a pipeline of Federal opportunities with the sales team
- Handle competitive objections
- Represent IonQ at industry and government conferences and events
- Feed Federal customer insights back to Product Management and Engineering
- Collaborate with scientists, engineers, sales, marketing, business development, and product management to grow IonQ’s quantum security business
Requirements
What you’ll need- 4+ years of field engineering experience helping customers solve complex problems through technology
- 6+ years of experience working with Federal civilian, defense or intelligence agencies, or Federal systems integrators
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or another STEM field
- Background in cyber security, ideally in network and cloud security
- Security clearance is a plus
- Master's degree or PhD in a STEM field adjacent to quantum computing, security or cryptography is a plus
- Experience in technical sales or another customer-facing technical role, including leading technical events and speaking in public is a plus
- Broad architecture skills across a range of technologies is a plus
- U.S. Person status or required authorization/license for export-controlled technology and government contract work
Benefits
Comp & perks- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Matching 401(k)
- Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
- Parental/adoption leave
- Legal insurance
- Home technology stipend
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Hard Skills
Quantum Key DistributionTechnical Proposal DevelopmentComplex Problem SolvingArchitecture SkillsField Engineering Experience
Soft Skills
Public SpeakingCustomer EngagementCollaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
Security Clearance
Industry Keywords
Federal Systems IntegratorsCyber SecurityNetwork SecurityCloud SecuritySTEM Degree