Post-Quantum Cryptography –PQC SME

Key Responsibilities:Review product architectures to identify classical cryptography usage and assess quantum resistance gaps.Recommend PQC transition strategies aligned with NIST post-quantum cryptography standards.Evaluate product cryptographic implementations and recommend replacements with PQC-safe algorithms (e.g., CRYSTALS-Kyber, Dilithium).Define best practices for PQC adoption across software, APIs, protocols, and key management systems.Collaborate with product engineering, architecture, and security teams to integrate PQC guidance.Conduct risk assessments and threat modeling related to quantum computing threats.Monitor industry and regulatory updates (e.g., NIST, ETSI) and translate them into actionable insights.Support cryptographic agility initiatives, enabling easy future upgrades of crypto algorithms.Provide training or awareness sessions to engineering teams on PQC and cryptographic transitions.Must-Have Skills:Deep expertise in cryptography and cryptographic protocols, including TLS, IPsec, PKI, X.509, and secure key exchange.Practical knowledge of post-quantum cryptographic algorithms (NIST PQC finalists, hybrid modes, lattice-based cryptography).Experience with cryptographic review of application architectures (backend, APIs, cloud, mobile).Familiarity with cryptographic libraries and tools (OpenSSL, BouncyCastle, libsodium, PQClean, etc.).Strong understanding of key lifecycle management, secure storage, and hardware security modules (HSMs).Excellent communication skills for conveying complex cryptographic ideas to non-experts.Good-to-Have Skills:Experience with quantum threat modeling and quantum-safe readiness assessments.Familiarity with cryptographic agility frameworks and planning roadmaps for cryptographic transitions.Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., financial services, healthcare, government).Contributions to cryptographic research, open source, or NIST PQC standardization.Understanding of secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) and DevSecOps pipelinesRegards,Mohammed Ilyas,PH - 229-264-4024 or Text - 229-469-1455 or You can share the updated resume at Mohammed@vtekis. com