Quantum-Safe Security Architect & Cryptography Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and lifestyle perks withPrivate

25 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Employee share schemes

Job summary

PA Consulting seeks a Security Architecture Consultant specializing in Cryptography and Quantum Security to help clients prepare for a quantum-safe future. You will work with experts across cybersecurity and quantum technologies, delivering secure-by-design architectures and cryptographic strategies.

The role offers hybrid working in the UK, with opportunities to shape emerging markets and contribute to large-scale transformations for government and commercial clients.

Qualifications

• Security architecture experience and advisory skills.
• Cryptography, PKI and trust services knowledge.
• Experience producing assessments, roadmaps and technical recommendations.
• Strong consulting and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to explain complex topics to senior business and technology stakeholders.

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 and enterprise 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

Applied cryptography

PKI & key management

Public key cryptography

Assessments & roadmaps

Consulting & stakeholder engagement

Clear communication of complex topics

Education

CISSP

SABSA

CCSP

Cloud security certifications

Security architecture certifications

Cryptography-related certifications

Job description

PA Consulting seeks a Security Architecture Consultant specializing in Cryptography and Quantum Security to help clients prepare for a quantum-safe future. You will work with experts across cybersecurity and quantum technologies, delivering secure-by-design architectures and cryptographic strategies.

The role offers hybrid working in the UK, with opportunities to shape emerging markets and contribute to large-scale transformations for government and commercial clients.