Security Solutions Consultant - Post-Quantum Readiness (PQC)

World Wide Technology; New Home (MO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing benefits

401k with company matching

Paid time off

Job summary

World Wide Technology (WWT) seeks a Consultant specializing in cryptography and post-quantum readiness to support client engagements focused on cryptographic risk, encryption modernization, and quantum-resilient architecture.

You will work hands-on under Lead and Principal Consultants, conducting cryptographic discovery, inventory, and remediation support while collaborating with client tech teams to build deep expertise in post-quantum cryptography.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, or related technical roles.
• Working knowledge of cryptographic fundamentals: symmetric/asymmetric encryption, hashing, digital signatures, TLS.
• Familiarity with PKI concepts: certificates, CA, lifecycle management.
• Exposure to key management, cloud KMS, or related security tooling.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in CS, cybersecurity, engineering, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support cryptographic maturity evaluations and PQC readiness assessments.
• Conduct interviews, workshops, and data gathering with client technical teams.
• Contribute to cryptographic roadmaps and remediation plans.
• Prepare and present workstream findings to client stakeholders.
• Document cryptographic inventories to support migration planning.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

Cryptography fundamentals

PKI concepts

Scripting (Python/PowerShell)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Cybersecurity/Engineering

Tools

HSMs

Cloud KMS

Certificate lifecycle tooling

Job description

Why WWT?

World Wide Technology (WWT) strives to make a new world happen. WWT's work benefits clients and partners as much as it does its people and community across the globe.

Why WWT?

World Wide Technology (WWT) strives to make a new world happen. WWT's work benefits clients and partners as much as it does its people and community across the globe. Founded in 1990, WWT brings together strategy, deep technical expertise and world-class partnerships to help public and private sector organizations design, build and scale intelligent AI, digital, cybersecurity, cloud and infrastructure solutions. Through its Advanced Technology Center (ATC)—a collaborative ecosystem featuring state-of-the-art hardware and software—WWT enables clients and partners to conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology and then deploy solutions at scale using its global integration and distributions capabilities. With more than 14,000 team members and over 60 locations globally, WWT's culture—grounded in core values and leadership philosophies—has been recognized by Fortune® and Great Place to Work for its commitment to innovation, trust and creating a great place to work for all. WWT provides products and services to large enterprise, global service provider and public sector clients in up to 130 countries across six continents. Softchoice, a World Wide Technology company, supports commercial and SMB markets in the U.S. and Canada. Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!

What is the Solutions Consulting & Engineering (SC&E) Team and why join?

Solutions Consulting & Engineering is an organization that is Customer Focused and Solutions Led. We deliver end-to-end and emerging solutions to drive customer satisfaction, increase profitability and growth. Our success is enabled by our world-class management consulting, delivery excellence and engineering brilliance. Our goal is to bring together business acumen with full-stack technical know-how to develop innovative solutions for our clients' most complex challenges.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Consultant specializing in cryptography and post-quantum readiness to support the delivery of client engagements focused on cryptographic risk, encryption modernization, key lifecycle management, and quantum-resilient architecture. This role executes hands‑on delivery work under the direction of Lead and Principal Consultants, including cryptographic discovery and inventory, assessment analysis, documentation, and remediation support. The Consultant works directly with client technical teams while developing the deep cryptographic and consulting skills that lead to advancement toward Lead Consultant. The ideal candidate has a solid cybersecurity foundation, working knowledge of cryptographic fundamentals such as PKI, key management, and encryption protocols, strong analytical and documentation skills, and a demonstrated appetite to build deep expertise in post‑quantum cryptography.

Key Responsibilities

Client Delivery & Engagement Support

• Support delivery of cryptographic maturity evaluations, PQC readiness assessments, and key management capability reviews under the direction of Lead and Principal Consultants
• Conduct interviews, workshops, and data gathering sessions with client technical teams
• Contribute analysis, findings, and documentation to cryptographic roadmaps and remediation plans
• Prepare and present workstream-level findings to client technical stakeholders

Cryptographic Discovery & Inventory

• Execute enterprise cryptographic asset discovery across algorithms, certificates, keys, protocols, and encryption dependencies using scanning tools and manual analysis
• Document and analyze “harvest now, decrypt later” exposure based on data sensitivity and shelf life
• Gather and document third‑party and supply chain cryptographic dependencies including SaaS providers, payment processors, certificate authorities, and embedded systems
• Build and maintain cryptographic inventories that support migration planning and risk quantification

Key Management, PKI & Encryption Analysis

• Assess key management lifecycle practices (generation, distribution, rotation, revocation, escrow, and destruction) against leading practice
• Analyze PKI environments including CA hierarchies, certificate lifecycle management, and automated enrollment protocols (ACME, SCEP, EST)
• Review encryption controls across data states (at‑rest, in‑transit, in‑use), including TLS configurations and cipher suite hygiene

Migration & Remediation Support

• Support development of risk‑based PQC migration plans and prioritization models that account for data longevity versus quantum timeline estimates
• Research NIST‑selected PQC algorithms, hybrid key exchange approaches (e.g., ML‑KEM combined with classical ECDH), and vendor PQC roadmaps
• Contribute to policies, standards, and crypto baseline documentation
• Track remediation progress and maintain engagement artifacts and working papers

Risk, Compliance & Standards Alignment

• Map findings to NIST guidance, cryptographic controls, and regulatory expectations
• Support documentation of cryptographic risk in business and regulatory terms

Professional Development & Team Contribution

• Build expertise in cryptography, key management, PKI, and post‑quantum readiness through engagement work, training, and certifications
• Contribute to practice assets such as templates, accelerators, and research summaries
• Support whitepapers, client workshops, and internal enablement sessions
• Actively seek and apply feedback and mentorship from Lead and Principal Consultants

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years in cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, or related technical roles
• Working knowledge of cryptographic fundamentals, including symmetric and asymmetric encryption, hashing, digital signatures, and TLS
• Familiarity with PKI concepts, including certificates, certificate authorities, and certificate lifecycle management
• Exposure to one or more of: key management, HSMs, cloud KMS platforms, secrets management, or network/identity security
• Strong analytical, documentation, and written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, engineering, or equivalent practical experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Awareness of post‑quantum cryptography concepts and NIST PQC standardization outcomes
• Experience with certificate lifecycle management tooling or Microsoft ADCS administration
• Scripting or automation skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for discovery and analysis tasks
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Security+, GSEC, SSCP, or cloud security credentials)
• Prior consulting or client‑facing experience

Want to learn more about Consulting & Security Services? Check us out on our platform:

https://www.wwt.com/consulting-services

https://www.wwt.com/category/security-transformation

Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $82,800 to $103,500 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay.

The well‑being of WWT employees is essential. When it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full‑time employees:

• Health and Wellbeing: Health (Medical & Prescription), Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers (MO & IL), Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive Pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Medical Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement, Day of Caring
• Additional Perks: Family Planning Benefits, Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Voluntary Supplemental Accident/Illness/Hospital, Voluntary ID Theft, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program

Note: This is not an all‑encompassing list and should not be used as a complete description of the plan’s benefits. For more information, see our US benefits website at wwt.com/us-benefits.

We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for all!

If you require accessibility accommodation(s) or adjustment during any stage of the hiring process, please let your WWT Recruiter know. The recruiter will work with you to understand your needs and help ensure an accessible experience throughout the interview process.

World Wide Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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