Quantum Safety & Crypto Strategy Leader

EY; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 159,000 - 344,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Pension and 401(k) plans

Paid time off

Job summary

EY is building a Next Frontier Quantum practice in the United States, focusing on quantum safety, cryptography, and architecture modernization. The Associate Director will lead complex client engagements, shape market offerings and mentor cryptographers, architects and consultants to deliver practical quantum-safe solutions.

The role requires deep enterprise cryptography expertise, vendor knowledge, and the ability to translate advanced technology into executable programs with measurable

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in cryptography, cybersecurity, computer science or related field.
• Significant experience in PQC, crypto governance, enterprise architecture and cryptographic modernization.
• Proven ability to lead large, multi-disciplinary programs and engage senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, multi-workstream engagements from opportunity shaping to delivery and executive readout.
• Shape go-to-market strategies for quantum-risk assessment, PQC migration and crypto agility.
• Mentor multidisciplinary teams and translate research into executable services.
• Advise executives on quantum-risk strategies, cryptography governance and vendor decisions.

Skills

Quantum safety

Cryptography

Enterprise architecture

Quantum-risk assessment

Executive communication

Team leadership

Education

Master's or PhD in cryptography/cybersecurity/CS

Tools

Python

C/C++

Cloud platforms

Job description

EY is building a Next Frontier Quantum practice in the United States, focusing on quantum safety, cryptography, and architecture modernization. The Associate Director will lead complex client engagements, shape market offerings and mentor cryptographers, architects and consultants to deliver practical quantum-safe solutions.

The role requires deep enterprise cryptography expertise, vendor knowledge, and the ability to translate advanced technology into executable programs with measurable