Post-Quantum Cryptographic Testing & Automation Engineer

Summary: Our client, a major IT Consultancy, is seeking a Post-Quantum Cryptographic Testing & Automation Engineer to automate and test cryptographic transitions for global customers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cryptographic algorithms and automation, focusing on building scalable, secure, and reliable systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Automate testing and integration of post-quantum cryptographic algorithms
• Develop secure, scalable CI/CD pipelines and automation workflows
• Test and benchmark PQC algorithms across systems and applications
• Collaborate across security, engineering, and compliance teams
• Build monitoring and error-handling solutions for cryptographic pipelines

Key Skills:

• Strong knowledge of cryptographic protocols (RSA, ECC, AES, lattice-based, hash-based)
• Hands-on experience with Scripting and automation tools (Python, Bash, CI/CD)
• Proficiency in development languages like Python, Java, C++ or Rust
• Familiarity with secure coding, cybersecurity practices, and PQC standards

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Our client, a major IT Consultancy, is looking for a Post-Quantum Cryptographic Testing & Automation Engineer to play a key role in automating and testing cryptographic transitions for their global customer.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in cryptographic algorithms and automation, with the ability to build scalable, secure, and reliable systems.

Role:

• Automate testing and integration of post-quantum cryptographic algorithms

• Develop secure, scalable CI/CD pipelines and automation workflows

• Test and benchmark PQC algorithms across systems and applications

• Collaborate across security, engineering, and compliance teams

• Build monitoring and error-handling solutions for cryptographic pipelines

Key Skills:

• Strong knowledge of cryptographic protocols (RSA, ECC, AES, lattice-based, hash-based)

• Hands-on experience with Scripting and automation tools (Python, Bash, CI/CD)

• Proficiency in development languages like Python, Java, C++ or Rust

• Familiarity with secure coding, cybersecurity practices, and PQC standards