Quantum-Safe Security Architect & Cryptography Consultant

Paconsulting; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PA Consulting is pursuing a seasoned Digital Trust & Cyber Security professional to shape cryptography and security architecture advisory across global teams. You will work with leading experts on PQC readiness, migration planning and cryptographic agility, helping major government and commercial clients embed secure-by-design principles into their technology roadmaps.

Join a collaborative, learning-focused culture with hybrid working (2 days on site per week) and opportunities to influence a

Qualifications

• Security architecture experience with practical delivery impact.
• Applied cryptography, PKI, key management or related cybersecurity expertise.
• Ability to communicate complex topics to senior stakeholders.
• Experience producing assessments, roadmaps and technical recommendations.
• Strong consulting and client engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Security architecture and secure-by-design activities.
• Cryptography and PKI advisory work.
• PQC readiness assessments and migration planning.
• Cryptographic discovery and inventory activities.
• Cloud, enterprise and technology transformation programmes.
• Client workshops and stakeholder engagement.
• Development of PQC propositions, methods and thought leadership.
• Support for bids and business development activity.

Skills

Security architecture

Cryptography & PKI

Stakeholder engagement

Consulting

Communication

Education

CISSP

SABSA

CCSP

Cloud security certifications

Cryptography-related certifications

Job description

PA Consulting is pursuing a seasoned Digital Trust & Cyber Security professional to shape cryptography and security architecture advisory across global teams. You will work with leading experts on PQC readiness, migration planning and cryptographic agility, helping major government and commercial clients embed secure-by-design principles into their technology roadmaps.

Join a collaborative, learning-focused culture with hybrid working (2 days on site per week) and opportunities to influence a