Quantum Cryptography Architect

This is a free training course followed by the potential for a role with one of our clients.

Description: These job roles are linked directly to free education, and upon completion of our course, you will be equipped to start your new role.

THE ROLE: Our client is looking for a Quantum Cryptography Architect's to join their team. ABOUT THE COMPANY Our client is a leading, multi-award-winning UK digital bank on a mission to transform banking through cutting-edge technology, customer-centric service, and strong core values. As a licensed bank that operates with a tech-first, flat-structure mindset, they provide scalable financial platforms to millions of retail and business customers across modern cloud infrastructure.

ABOUT YOU & THE ROLE Sitting within the Security Architecture team, this role plays a pivotal strategic part in guiding and safeguarding the organisation's technology platforms. While covering end-to-end security architecture across cloud-native environments, the role carries a specialised focus on Cryptography and Post-Quantum Readiness—owning the strategic design of cryptographic roadmaps, evaluating algorithms, driving crypto-agility, and ensuring long-term resilience against emerging quantum threats.

Proven track record in an Information Security Architect or Senior Security Engineering role designing secure, distributed systems within modern cloud environments (AWS/GCP). Comprehensive theoretical and practical expertise in symmetric/asymmetric cryptography, digital signatures, PKI management, Key Management Systems (KMS), and Hardware Security Modules (HSMs). Deep understanding of quantum computing threats to modern encryption, NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) standards, hybrid key exchange, and crypto-agility strategies.

Hands-on capability in threat modeling and secure system design across cloud-native architectures, microservices, APIs, and container platforms (Kubernetes, ECS). Pragmatic problem solver who views security as an engineering enabler, capable of designing robust controls that minimise developer friction. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience distilling complex cryptographic risks into clear architecture documentation (RFCs, ADRs) and guidance for technical teams and senior stakeholders.

Desirable background in regulated financial services/banking, experience with the SABSA framework, hands-on Proof of Concept (PoC) security engineering, or industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, SABSA, AWS Security Specialty). SOME THINGS YOU'LL BE WORKING ON Owning and driving the organisation's Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) initiative, transition roadmap, and enterprise crypto-inventory strategy. Serving as the primary Cryptography SME, providing design guidance on PKI, HSMs, key lifecycle management, service mesh security, and transport layer protocols.

Designing and architecting end-to-end security solutions for cloud-native applications, microservices, and modern core banking platforms. Defining, documenting, and promoting enterprise cryptographic management standards, secure secret handling, and modern cipher suites across cloud and on-premise systems. Performing threat modeling, secure design reviews, and technical risk assessments on new and existing platform architectures. Reviewing RFCs and Architectural Decision Records (ADRs) to embed security guardrails seamlessly into the software development lifecycle.

Designing and building hands-on Proof of Concept (PoC) security solutions for engineering teams to refine and adopt. Mentoring software engineers on cryptographic implementations, data protection at rest and in transit, and secure development practices. REQUIREMENTS Right to work in the United Kingdom. Ability to commute to a regional UK office hub (London, Cardiff, Manchester, or Southampton) at least 1 day per week. Successful completion of standard financial services background and security screening.
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There are no secret or hidden fees, no payment upon completion, and no debt. We work with our partner companies to ensure this education is free for all learners. Benefits - vary per client, but are competitive.