PQC Consultant

Job#: 3039529

Job Description:
PQC Consultant

Location: Remote

Pay Range: $90 - $95/hour W2

Role Overview

We are seeking a Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Engineer to lead the design, development, and operationalization of an organization's PQC program. This role will serve as the architect and hands-on engineer responsible for enabling a secure transition from classical cryptography to quantum-resistant standards. The ideal candidate will help define the PQC roadmap, drive enterprise cryptographic transformation, and implement quantum-safe solutions aligned with evolving industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the enterprise-wide PQC strategy and roadmap.
• Establish PQC governance models, policies, and cryptographic standards.
• Lead the development of a cryptographic inventory and risk prioritization framework.
• Partner with CISO, architecture, product, and compliance teams to embed PQC into broader programs.
• Lead end-to-end PQC migration planning, including discovery, dependency mapping, and prioritization.
• Design and implement quantum-resistant cryptographic solutions (e.g., ML-KEM, ML-DSA).
• Build and maintain cryptographic services, including key management systems and PKI modernization.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert on PQC across engineering, risk, and business teams.

Required Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Mathematics, or a related field is required.

Experience: 5+ years of experience in cryptography engineering, cybersecurity engineering, PKI, secure software development, or network security is required.

Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), key management systems, and secure protocols (TLS, SSH, IPSec) is necessary. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or Rust is also required. A strong understanding of classical cryptography (RSA, ECC), quantum vulnerabilities, PQC algorithms, and standards is essential.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PQC migration programs or crypto inventory tooling.
• Knowledge of cloud security architectures (Azure/AWS/Google Cloud Platform) and key management strategies.
• Familiarity with NIST PQC standards and migration guidance.
• Experience in cryptographic discovery, automation, and performance benchmarking.
• Contributions to cryptographic research, standards, or open-source projects.

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