Commercial Post-Quantum Cryptography Practice Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 163,000 - 303,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Commercial Post Quantum Cryptography Director to establish and grow our PQC practice, define standards, and deliver services for commercial clients.

You will lead PQC experts, oversee security reviews, pilot deployments, and migrations to quantum-resistant tools, and educate executives on best practices.

This role requires 8+ years of leadership in cryptography, strong collaboration with cross-functional teams, and travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• 8+ years leading technical teams across cryptography domains.
• 5+ years of infrastructure component design or management with hardware or software.
• Experience presenting recommendations and roadmaps to executive stakeholders.
• Knowledge of quantum-safe technologies, timelines, and standards (NIST).
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead PQC expert teams to perform security reviews, develop inventories, and pilot PQC deployments.
• Migrate tools and technology to quantum-resistant solutions.
• Deliver assessments of cryptographic environments with remediation plans and operational support.

Skills

Leadership

Post-Quantum Cryptography

Cryptography

Executive communication

Team building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Commercial Post Quantum Cryptography Director to establish and grow our PQC practice, define standards, and deliver services for commercial clients.

You will lead PQC experts, oversee security reviews, pilot deployments, and migrations to quantum-resistant tools, and educate executives on best practices.

This role requires 8+ years of leadership in cryptography, strong collaboration with cross-functional teams, and travel up to 50%.