PQC Technical Lead
Core
Lead the practical delivery planning and implementation of the organization's Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) programme, translating security expectations into actionable plans for a complex technology estate.
Role type
Senior Security Architect / Technical Lead (PQC Migration)
Builds
Enterprise PQC strategy, migration roadmaps, reference architectures, and implementation playbooks for cryptographic agility.
Domain
Financial Services / Cybersecurity / Cryptography
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Security architecture, PQC and crypto-agility, PKI and certificate management, TLS and cryptographic protocols, Key management and HSMs, Identity and authentication platforms, Cloud and hybrid infrastructure, Enterprise roadmap development, Risk-based prioritization
Preferred skills
PQC or crypto-agility programme experience, Financial services or critical national infrastructure experience, Large application portfolio management, NCSC and NIST PQC guidance familiarity
Technologies
HSM, PKI, TLS, Cloud, Hybrid Infrastructure
Responsibilities
Develop realistic PQC migration roadmaps and prioritization approaches; Identify quantum-vulnerable technologies and define remediation strategies; Create reusable migration patterns and reference architectures; Assess vendor readiness and challenge supplier roadmaps; Support engineering teams through design reviews and technical decision making; Simplify complex technical issues for senior stakeholders.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC
