Associate Director, Quantum Safety & Crypto

EY

Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)

On-site

USD 159,000 - 315,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Pension and 401(k) plans

Paid time off

Job summary

EY is seeking an Associate Director for the Quantum Safety portfolio within Applied Innovation, focusing on PQC readiness and cryptographic modernization. You will lead enterprise cryptography programs, guide governance, and advise senior stakeholders on risk, standards and technology transitions.

The role demands deep cryptography expertise, vendor landscape knowledge, and the ability to translate advanced quantum-security concepts into executable programs and commercial outcomes across global

Qualifications

Master's degree or PhD in cryptography, cybersecurity, CS, math, physics, engineering or related field.
Significant experience in cybersecurity, cryptography, quantum technologies or enterprise architecture.
Proven delivery of large, multi-stakeholder programs with executive visibility.

Responsibilities

Lead complex, multi-workstream engagements from opportunity shaping to delivery and executive readout.
Own scope, quality, finances, staffing and risks across global teams.
Advise CIOs, CISOs and CTOs on quantum risk, PQC adoption and crypto modernization.
Shape go-to-market offerings for crypto discovery, PQC migration and quantum-safe networking.
Mentor multidisciplinary cryptographers, architects, engineers and consultants.