Quantum-Secure Crypto Architect (PQC & Cloud)

Astro Studios, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Annual performance bonus

Budget for training & certifications

Job summary

PA Consulting is seeking a Security Architecture Consultant (Cryptography & Quantum Security) to help clients navigate cryptographic risk and migrate to quantum-safe solutions. The role combines security architecture with advisory work across PQC and cryptography, in a collaborative, client-facing setting.

You will engage with senior stakeholders, develop roadmaps, and contribute to transformation programmes while advancing your expertise in cryptography and quantum security.

Qualifications

• Security architecture experience.
• Applied cryptography, PKI, key management or related cybersecurity experience.
• Understanding of public key cryptography, certificates and trust services.
• Experience producing assessments, roadmaps and technical recommendations.
• Strong consulting, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical 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, 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

Cloud security

Education

CISSP

SABSA

CCSP

Cloud security certifications

Security architecture certifications

Cryptography-related certifications

Job description

PA Consulting is seeking a Security Architecture Consultant (Cryptography & Quantum Security) to help clients navigate cryptographic risk and migrate to quantum-safe solutions. The role combines security architecture with advisory work across PQC and cryptography, in a collaborative, client-facing setting.

You will engage with senior stakeholders, develop roadmaps, and contribute to transformation programmes while advancing your expertise in cryptography and quantum security.