Quantum-Safe Crypto Architect & Migration Leader

The Washington Institute for STEM, Entrepreneurship and Research; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

WISER is seeking a PQC Architect to lead enterprise post-quantum cryptography assessments and develop migration strategies for quantum‑safe security. You will map cryptographic dependencies across networks, PKI, identity, and applications, translating PQC standards into actionable architectures.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in security architecture and strong technical documentation skills, with experience in TLS, VPN, and hybrid-cloud environments. U.S. work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in network engineering, network security, or security architecture.
• Deep knowledge of enterprise networking and security architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise PQC assessments, translate PQC standards into architectures and migration roadmaps.
• Assess cryptographic dependencies across TLS, PKI, identity, signing, and third‑party connectivity.
• Develop crypto‑agility, PQC migration strategies, and target‑state designs for hybrid deployments.
• Lead technical workshops with client security and infrastructure teams; produce architecture patterns.

Skills

Network security

Security architecture

Technical documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

TLS

VPN

CDN/WAF

API gateways

Job description

WISER is seeking a PQC Architect to lead enterprise post-quantum cryptography assessments and develop migration strategies for quantum‑safe security. You will map cryptographic dependencies across networks, PKI, identity, and applications, translating PQC standards into actionable architectures.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in security architecture and strong technical documentation skills, with experience in TLS, VPN, and hybrid-cloud environments. U.S. work authorization is required.