Security Architecture & Quantum Cryptography Specialist

Pa Consulting; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and lifestyle perks

25 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

PA share ownership

Tax efficient benefits

Job summary

PA Consulting is seeking a Security Architecture Consultant (Cryptography & Quantum Security) in London. You will work with clients to shape cryptographic strategy, assess PQC readiness, and drive secure transformation across cloud and enterprise programs.

You will collaborate with experts in cybersecurity and quantum technologies, delivering advisory services, workshops, and strategic roadmaps while supporting business development efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience in security architecture and advisory across cryptography.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex security concepts for senior business leaders.

Responsibilities

• Perform security architecture and secure-by-design activities.
• Provide cryptography and PKI advisory support to clients.
• Lead PQC readiness assessments and migration planning.
• Conduct cryptographic discovery and inventory work.
• Support cloud, enterprise, and technology transformation programs.
• Facilitate client workshops and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop PQC propositions, methods, and thought leadership.
• Assist bids and business development activities.

Skills

Security architecture

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Cryptography knowledge

Tools

Cloud security tooling

PKI & cryptography tooling

Job description

PA Consulting is seeking a Security Architecture Consultant (Cryptography & Quantum Security) in London. You will work with clients to shape cryptographic strategy, assess PQC readiness, and drive secure transformation across cloud and enterprise programs.

You will collaborate with experts in cybersecurity and quantum technologies, delivering advisory services, workshops, and strategic roadmaps while supporting business development efforts.