Technical Solutions Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Location : Hybrid (Preferred DC Metro Area)

Employment Type : Full-Time

About the Opportunity

Merlin Cyber is looking for a Technical Solutions Engineer for our Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Technical Practice Area. This individual will serve as technical pre-sales, lead initial deployments, and provide Tier 1 / 2 support for our customers and partners. This role spans the full customer journey : engaging technically during pre-sales, leading secure deployments, and providing hands-on technical support during early operations. You'll help clients discover and manage their cryptographic infrastructure and prepare for a quantum-ready future.

Our customers include U.S. federal agencies and critical infrastructure providers, where mission success depends on crypto discovery, modernization, lifecycle management, and agility.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Sales Engineering

• Provide technical consultation and architectural guidance related to the deployment of portfolio tools that perform cryptographic inventory and analysis. To include SaaS, on-premises, and container installations.
• Perform product demonstrations, proof-of-concept implementations, and technical briefings to illustrate value and differentiation with a focus on tool integrations and advanced dashboard configuration.
• Contribute to technical sections of proposals, white papers, and compliance mappings (e.g., FedRAMP, FIPS 140-3, NIST, CSfC guidelines).

Initial Deployment

Tier 1 and Tier 2 Support Engineering

Qualifications

Required

Preferred

Work Environment & Location

This role is hybrid; candidates located near the DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virginia) are preferred due to occasional collaborative sessions at our headquarters in Tysons Corner, VA .

Why Merlin Cyber?

At Merlin Cyber, you'll be part of a visionary team at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation for the public sector. We provide an exceptional environment to experiment, collaborate, and excel, supporting impactful missions and solutions. Join us to define and showcase the future of cybersecurity.