Quantum Safety & PQC Strategy Lead

EY; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 315,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is leading a strategic initiative in quantum safety and cryptography, focusing on PQC readiness, cryptographic modernisation and governance. The Associate Director will shape enterprise risk, drive client engagements and guide teams across global offices to deliver scalable, secure, quantum-safe solutions.

The role combines deep cryptography expertise with vendor knowledge and executive-level communication, translating advanced technology into executable programs and commercial value.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in cryptography, cybersecurity, computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering or related field.
• Significant experience in cybersecurity, cryptography, quantum technologies, enterprise architecture or technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, multi-workstream engagements from opportunity shaping and mobilization through delivery and executive readout.
• Own scope, quality, financial performance, staffing, risks, dependencies and governance across global teams.
• Shape go-to-market strategy and offerings for quantum-risk assessment, crypto discovery, crypto-agility and PQC migration.

Skills

PQC readiness

Crypto governance

Enterprise architecture

Quantum-risk assessment

Executive communication

Team leadership

Python (desirable)

C/C++ familiarity

Education

Master's degree or PhD in cryptography/cybersecurity/CS/math/physics/engineering

Tools

Qiskit

PennyLane

Amazon Braket

CUDA-Q

Job description

EY is leading a strategic initiative in quantum safety and cryptography, focusing on PQC readiness, cryptographic modernisation and governance. The Associate Director will shape enterprise risk, drive client engagements and guide teams across global offices to deliver scalable, secure, quantum-safe solutions.

The role combines deep cryptography expertise with vendor knowledge and executive-level communication, translating advanced technology into executable programs and commercial value.