Quantum-Safe Security Architect & Cryptography Consultant

Cognitive Group | Part of the Focus Cloud Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognitive Group | Part of the Focus Cloud Group is a leading global consultancy specialising in digital transformation, technology innovation, and complex security architectures. The team works on quantum-safe security, cryptography, and secure digital transformation across public and private sector organisations.

The Security Architecture Consultant (Cryptography & Quantum Security) role is based in London, Bristol or Manchester with a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Experience in Security Architecture roles.
• Strong knowledge of cryptography, PKI, and key management.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Deliver security architecture and secure-by-design activities across client programmes.
• Provide advisory services relating to cryptography, PKI, and key management.
• Conduct PQC readiness assessments and support migration planning.
• Lead cryptographic discovery and inventory exercises.
• Support cloud, enterprise, and technology transformation programmes.
• Facilitate client workshops and engage with technical and business stakeholders.
• Contribute to methodologies, propositions, and thought leadership in cryptography and quantum security.

Skills

Applied cryptography

PKI & key management

Public key cryptography

Security assessments

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

Cognitive Group | Part of the Focus Cloud Group is a leading global consultancy specialising in digital transformation, technology innovation, and complex security architectures. The team works on quantum-safe security, cryptography, and secure digital transformation across public and private sector organisations.

The Security Architecture Consultant (Cryptography & Quantum Security) role is based in London, Bristol or Manchester with a hybrid working model.