Principal Security Specialist - 939

Quantinuum; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantinuum seeks a Principal Security Specialist in Broomfield, CO to lead enterprise crisis management, security operations governance, and risk integration. You will draft global security strategy, govern third‑party risk, and collaborate across functions to bolster resilience as Quantinuum grows.

The role requires 15+ years in security, a Bachelor's degree, and the ability to influence senior leaders. A partial remote schedule (up to 2 days/week) is possible with approval, with a hybrid

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive security experience in a corporate setting.
• Experience leading enterprise crisis management or security operations programs.
• Proven ability to drive governance and risk programs at scale.

Responsibilities

• Own and mature Crisis Management and organizational resilience programs.
• Design GSOC strategy and security operations operating model.
• Lead enterprise security programs, third‑party risk, and external cyber/physical threats.
• Provide executive dashboards and governance reporting for leadership.

Skills

Enterprise security ops

Crisis management

Governance

Executive decision support

Risk integration

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We are seeking aPrincipal Security Specialistin our Broomfield, CO, Location.

Quantinuum believes that employees work better, more efficiently, and more collaboratively in close proximity to other employees, where ideas can be exchanged readily, and decisions can be made more quickly for the benefit of the Company and our customers. All employees should work at their assigned location; however, this role may offer the opportunity to work remotely up to 2 days per week, with approval.

The Principal SecuritySpecialist leads the strategy, governance, and continuous improvement of Quantinuum’s Crisis Management and Security Operations capabilities. The role owns the frameworks, operating models, and governance that enable effective preparation for, response to, and recovery from security incidents and business disruptions, strengthening organizational resilience and supporting Quantinuum’s global growth.

In this role, you will set the long‑term strategy for enterprise security operations, including the future Global Security Operations Center (GSOC), security operations governance, third‑party security risk, and related enterprise security capabilities.

Working closely with Business Continuity, Enterprise Risk Management, Operations, Information Security, Legal, Human Resources, and other business functions, the role ensures security capabilities, strengthens organizational resilience and supports the organization's business continuity objectives while maintaining clear separation from business continuity program ownership.

This role complements the Principal, Security Investigations & Intelligence, who leads investigations, intelligence strategy, and law enforcement partnerships, by providing enterprise leadership for crisis management, security operations, and the continued development of Quantinuum's enterprise security capabilities

All applicants for placement in safety‑sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre‑employment drug test.

Key Responsibilities:

Enterprise Crisis Management & Organizational Resilience

• Own and continually mature Quantinuam's Crisis Management capability, strengthening organizational resilience through governance, preparedness, coordinated response, and continual improvement.
• Lead the enterprise Crisis Management Program, including governance, response frameworks, executive decision support, and coordination during incidents and crises.
• Develop and oversee crisis exercises, tabletop simulations, after‑action reviews, and resilience initiatives partnering with Business Continuity and key stakeholders to strengthen preparedness and organizational response capabilities.

Security Operations Capability Development

• Design and develop the strategy, governance, and operating model for Quantinuam’s Global Security Operations Center (GSOC), including operating models, technology, staffing, governance, and service delivery.
• Establish enterprise standards, operating procedures, and performance measures while driving initiatives that improve capability, scalability, and operational maturity.Identify capability gaps and lead initiatives that strengthen the effectiveness, scalability, and future growth of the global security function.

Enterprise Security Programs & Risk Integration

• Lead enterprise security programs that reduce organizational risk and embed security into business operations and strategic initiates.
• Own governance for third‑party security risk and external threat management programs, including supplier due diligence for security standards, external threat management, and online risks, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Partner across the business to integrate security into enterprise governance and business processes.
• Provide security leadership for strategic initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, global expansion, and critical supplier relationships.

Strategic Advisory

• Develop executive dashboards, performance metrics, and governance reporting that demonstrate program effectiveness and support informed decision‑making.
• Represent Global Security with external partners, government agencies, industry organizations, and strategic service providers.
• Champion continuous improvement by identifying emerging risks, adopting industry best practices, and driving the evolution of Quantinuam's crisis management and security operations capabilities.

YOU MUST HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree minimum
• Minimum 15+ years of progressive experience in corporate security, law enforcement, emergency management, enterprise risk, or related security disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise crisis management, security operations, or operational risk programs within a complex organization.
• Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status.
• Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.

WE VALUE:

• Bachelor's degree in security management, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Risk Management, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience) preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise crisis management, security operations, or operational risk programs within a complex organization.
• Experience developing or governing enterprise security programs, frameworks, or operating models.
• Experience leading executive‑level crisis response and advising senior leaders during high‑impact incidents.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and work effectively across business functions.
• Prior federal law enforcement, intelligence, military, emergency management, or senior government security leadership experience.
• Experience designing or maturing enterprise crisis management, security operations, or organizational resilience programs.
• Experience establishing or leading a Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) or comparable enterprise security operations capability.

$160,000 - $200,000 a year

Compensation & Benefits:

Incentive Eligible – Range posted is inclusive of bonus target

The pay range for this role is $160,000– $200,000annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.

Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing. The company’s quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. Quantinuum’s over 650 employees, including 400+ scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are driving the quantum computing revolution.

By uniting best-in-class software with high‑fidelity hardware, our integrated full‑stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries.

By joining Quantinuum, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.

What’s in it for you?

A competitive salary and innovative, game‑changing work

Flexible work schedule

Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit

Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.

QUANTUM ROLE CONTEXT | Appended by Quantum.Jobs v2

Role context:

This role type exists to establish governance, strategic direction, and operational resilience across physical, operational, and organizational domains. Positioned alongside risk management, legal, and operational leadership, the position functions as a central security authority. It ensures that critical infrastructure, personnel, and core intellectual assets remain protected during regular operations and severe operational disruptions. By designing response frameworks and threat management mechanisms, professionals in this capacity help organizations maintain continuity while navigating complex regulatory and external security challenges across expanding global operations.

Quantum ecosystem relevance:

The role supports the quantum ecosystem by safeguarding advanced hardware facilities, proprietary research environments, and sensitive technical supply chains. As quantum technologies represent high‑value intellectual property and national security considerations, specialized security oversight protects infrastructure against physical, environmental, and external operational risks. Operating within the enabling infrastructure layer, this position establishes crisis management and security governance standards that allow researchers and hardware engineers to develop next‑generation computing systems safely without threat of severe disruption.

Capability signals:

- Extensive background in enterprise security operations and organizational resilience governance

- Proven ability to design and implement global security operations center strategy

- Expertise in managing enterprise crisis response and executing business continuity frameworks

- Experience establishing third‑party vendor risk management and external threat mitigation programs

- Demonstrated capability in executive decision support and cross‑functional risk integration