Quantum Security Lead: PQC & Cryptography Strategy

Accenture Southeast Asia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Southeast Asia is seeking a consultant to help leading financial institutions define and execute their quantum security strategy. You will assess cryptographic risk exposure, build a cryptographic asset register, and chart practical roadmaps toward PQC readiness using industry tools.

The role requires strong cryptography fundamentals, security architecture experience, and the ability to translate complex concepts for senior stakeholders while staying current with NIST PQC standards and

Qualifications

• Strong fundamentals in cryptography, including symmetric/asymmetric primitives.
• Experience applying cryptography in enterprise or banking environments.
• Background in cybersecurity, security architecture, or technology risk.
• Ability to learn quickly in new technical domains and communicate clearly.
• Analytical thinking and structured problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Assess quantum-related cryptographic risks and strategies for clients.
• Create and maintain cryptographic asset inventories (algorithms, keys, certs).
• Work with discovery and risk-analysis tools to support PQC readiness.
• Develop quantum security and PQC transition roadmaps with prioritization.
• Translate complex cryptographic concepts into business insights for executives.
• Collaborate with security, enterprise architecture, and risk teams.
• Stay current on NIST PQC standards and regulatory expectations for banks.

Skills

Cryptography basics

TLS & PKI

Key management

Security architecture

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Job description

Accenture Southeast Asia is seeking a consultant to help leading financial institutions define and execute their quantum security strategy. You will assess cryptographic risk exposure, build a cryptographic asset register, and chart practical roadmaps toward PQC readiness using industry tools.

The role requires strong cryptography fundamentals, security architecture experience, and the ability to translate complex concepts for senior stakeholders while staying current with NIST PQC standards and