Quantum Safety & Crypto Strategy Director

EY; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 344,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Pension and 401(k)

Paid time off

Flexible vacation policy

Job summary

EY is seeking an Associate Director to lead EY's quantum-safety portfolio, guiding complex client engagements and shaping market offerings. You will combine cryptography expertise with vendor and standards knowledge to deliver executable programs and commercial outcomes.

You will advise executives on quantum risk, cryptographic transformation and PQC adoption while mentoring diverse teams and translating research into practical services and accelerators.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in cryptography, cybersecurity, computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, multi-workstream engagements from opportunity shaping through delivery and execution planning.
• Own scope, quality, financial performance, staffing, risks and governance across global teams.
• Shape go-to-market strategy and offerings for quantum-risk assessment and PQC migration.
• Mentor multidisciplinary teams and produce executive-ready proposals and roadmaps.

Skills

Quantum safety

Crypto governance

Enterprise architecture

PQC readiness

Executive communication

Cryptography modernization

Python familiarity

Leadership

Education

Master's or PhD in cryptography or related field

Job description

EY is seeking an Associate Director to lead EY's quantum-safety portfolio, guiding complex client engagements and shaping market offerings. You will combine cryptography expertise with vendor and standards knowledge to deliver executable programs and commercial outcomes.

You will advise executives on quantum risk, cryptographic transformation and PQC adoption while mentoring diverse teams and translating research into practical services and accelerators.