Associate Director, Quantum Safety & Crypto Strategy

EY; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 159,000 - 315,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking an Associate Director for the Next Frontier Quantum team to lead quantum safety programs, cryptographic modernization and PQC adoption across client engagements. You will guide governance, strategy and architecture while partnering with executives to shape market offerings and drive business value.

The role requires deep cryptography expertise, strong consulting leadership, and the ability to translate advanced technology into executable programs and commercial outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in cryptography, cybersecurity, computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering or related field.
• Significant experience in cybersecurity and cryptography, including enterprise-scale programs.
• Experience with PQC readiness, cryptographic discovery, PKI or key-management modernization.
• Experience leading complex programs and engaging senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, multi-workstream engagements from opportunity shaping to delivery.
• Own scope, quality, financials, staffing, risks and governance across global teams.
• Build trusted relationships with CIOs, CISOs, CTOs and data-protection leaders.
• Shape go-to-market strategy and offerings for quantum-risk assessment, crypto discovery and PQC migration.
• Translate research, patents and vendor capabilities into repeatable services and accelerators.
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams of cryptographers, architects, engineers and consultants.
• Produce executive-ready proposals, roadmaps, architecture blueprints and standards; represent EY in industry forums.

Skills

Cryptography expertise

Quantum technologies

Executive communication

Enterprise architecture

Crypto governance

Education

Master's degree or PhD in cryptography

Tools

Python

C/C++

Cloud-native architecture

APIs

Containers

CI/CD

Job description

EY is seeking an Associate Director for the Next Frontier Quantum team to lead quantum safety programs, cryptographic modernization and PQC adoption across client engagements. You will guide governance, strategy and architecture while partnering with executives to shape market offerings and drive business value.

The role requires deep cryptography expertise, strong consulting leadership, and the ability to translate advanced technology into executable programs and commercial outcomes.