Quantum Cryptography & Cybersecurity Specialist

About the Role:

We're seeking a visionary Quantum Cryptography & Cybersecurity Specialist to join our team and spearhead advancements in cutting-edge cryptographic technologies. This role will position you at the forefront of innovation, navigating the intersection of quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity within the financial services industry. If you are passionate about quantum information theory, emergent technologies, and building resilient cyber defenses, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Quantum Cryptography, Post-Quantum Computing, and Post-Quantum Encryption.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of Quantum Information Theory, Quantum Cryptanalysis, and Quantum-based AI applications.
• Identify, assess, and integrate emerging technologies such as Quantum Computing, Generative AI, and Blockchain in financial contexts.
• Solve complex cybersecurity challenges related to SSL/TLS, IPSec, SSH, VPNs, PKI, and more.
• Monitor and manage all PKI-related activities and environments, collaborating with both internal and external Certificate Authorities (CAs) and Registration Authorities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to architecture teams, cross-functional stakeholders, and external clients.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks like GDPR, DORA, Schrems II, SOX, and GLBA, while staying updated on evolving standards.
• Oversee the daily operation of Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), cryptographic technologies, and Key Management practices in on-premises and cloud environments.
• Develop comprehensive documentation for technical issues and employee training.
• Apply knowledge of frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, MITRE, and PCI-DSS to optimize cybersecurity strategies.
• Respond to risk assessments and audits, ensuring robust data security measures.
• Provide engineering, design, and life-cycle support for certificate, key management, and encryption-related needs.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 1-5 years of experience in cybersecurity, network security, architecture design, cryptography, or quantum computing.
• Working knowledge of IT control frameworks like NIST Cybersecurity Framework and ISO 27001.
• Familiarity with global Financial Services security ecosystems (preferred).
• Strong expertise in cryptographic protocols and Quantum Computing applications.

Preferred Certifications:

• CISSP, CISA, CISM, CCSP, CCSK, Google Cloud Platform Security Engineer, or Azure Security Engineer.
• Training or certification in Quantum Computing is highly desirable.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline).

Intangible Skills:

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Adaptability to learn new security products and industry standards.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong communication skills to interface with technical and non-technical stakeholders.