Practice Director – Post Quantum Cryptography

GuidePoint Security

. Build and lead GuidePoint’s Post-Quantum Cryptography advisory practice from the ground up .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and lead GuidePoint’s Post-Quantum Cryptography advisory practice from the ground up
Define service offerings, delivery methodologies, and go-to-market strategy
Develop and execute growth strategy for PQC services, including cryptographic inventory assessments, migration roadmaps, crypto-agility advisory, and quantum risk quantification
Manage the practice’s P&L and achieve revenue, utilization, and margin KPIs
Recruit, mentor, and develop PQC consultants and cryptographic engineers
Align the PQC practice with GuidePoint’s broader GRC mission and service ecosystem
Drive collaboration across geographically distributed teams and regional leadership
Lead strategic sales through conference speaking, thought leadership, proposals, podcasts, and executive relationships
Create and improve PQC-specific sales, marketing, and delivery collateral
Shape and approve engagement scope, work breakdown, estimates, and delivery schedules
Partner with CISOs, CTOs, CIOs, and enterprise security architects to assess cryptographic posture and develop quantum-readiness strategies
Oversee PQC readiness assessments, cryptographic inventory analysis, and migration roadmaps aligned with NIST standards, CNSA 2.0, and crypto-agility frameworks
Lead assessments of cryptographic dependencies across TLS/SSL, PKI, code signing, key management, HSMs, and data-at-rest encryption
Ensure advisory engagements deliver measurable outcomes, reduced quantum risk exposure, and remediation timelines
Lead pre-sales and business development activities, executive workshops, SOW scoping, and technical presentations
Engage client executive teams and boards, translating cryptographic concepts into business risk terms
Execute cryptographic transformation programs with peer practices including compliance, risk management, and cloud security
Build customer relationships and understand business environments, regulatory obligations, and cryptographic dependencies
Coach teams and promote continuous professional development and technical excellence
Mature service offerings, create new offerings, and mentor team members on PQC methodologies
Author technical and business collateral for technical, managerial, and executive audiences
Build a high-performing cryptographic expertise team
Partner with transformation, enablement, operations, and marketing teams
Represent GuidePoint at executive briefings, RSA, Black Hat, NIST workshops, and cybersecurity summits
Contribute to PQC methodologies, assessment frameworks, and migration toolkits
Publish and present thought leadership on PQC, cryptographic migration, quantum risk, and crypto-agility
Monitor NIST standardization, NSA/CNSA 2.0 timelines, and quantum computing developments

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with deep expertise in applied cryptography, public key infrastructure (PKI), and/or cryptographic engineering
Demonstrated experience leading advisory teams or cryptographic transformation initiatives
Strong understanding of NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography standards and algorithms: ML-KEM/Kyber, ML-DSA/Dilithium, SLH-DSA/SPHINCS+, FN-DSA/Falcon
Familiarity with NSA CNSA 2.0 transition timelines, FIPS 203/204/205, and federal quantum-readiness mandates NSM-10 and OMB M-23-02
Experience engaging at Board, CXO, and CISO levels on technical and strategic cybersecurity matters
Proven ability to design and operationalize cryptographic migration programs or enterprise-wide technology transformation initiatives
Strong executive presence and credibility with senior business and technical leaders
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; ability to translate complex cryptographic concepts into business risk language
Strategic thinking and ability to translate vision into actionable plans and measurable outcomes
Ability to embrace emerging technologies, including AI tools
Up to 25% travel
Preferred: prior experience as a CISO, Deputy CISO, Chief Cryptographer, or senior cybersecurity executive advisor
Preferred: certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCISO, or specialized cryptography credentials
Preferred: MBA or MS in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Mathematics, or equivalent advanced education
Preferred: hands-on experience with cryptographic libraries, HSM management, and key management systems
Preferred: experience with crypto risk quantification, cryptographic inventory tools, or crypto-agility platforms
Preferred: familiarity with FIPS 140-3 validation processes and cryptographic module testing
Preferred: background in quantum computing concepts, QKD, or quantum-safe network architectures
Sedentary work and substantial wrist, hand, and/or finger movement for a minimum of 8 hours daily
Close visual acuity for computer terminal viewing and/or extensive reading for a minimum of 8 hours daily

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only)
Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan with GuidePoint paying 90% of the employee premium and 70% of family plan premiums
High Deductible Health Plan with HSA with GuidePoint paying 100% of the employee premium and 75% of family plan premiums
HSA contribution of $850 annually for employees or $1,750 annually for family plans
Group Dental Insurance with GuidePoint paying 100% of the employee premium and 75% of family plan premiums
12 corporate holidays
Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
Healthy mobile phone allowance
Home internet allowance
Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
Pet Benefit Option
Professional development and mentorship opportunities
Some travel may be required