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From the employer's careers site First seen 26 Oct 2026 · Still live on 29 Oct 2026

Quantum Cryptography Architect

Starling London, England Hybrid senior full-time

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Description

Starling is looking for a Quantum Cryptography Architect to join its Cyber Security team. The successful candidate will lead the Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) initiative, designing a crypto-inventory, evaluating PQC algorithms, and defining the technical roadmap to keep Starling resilient against emerging threats.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the Post-Quantum Strategy, designing a crypto-inventory and evaluating PQC algorithms
  • Act as the Cryptography SME, providing expert guidance on Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), and key management
  • Architect secure, scalable solutions across AWS and GCP
  • Conduct threat modeling and technical risk assessments
  • Define and promote enterprise cryptographic management standards
  • Mentor engineering teams and provide guidance on cryptographic implementations

Requirements:

  • Proven track record in Information Security Architecture or Senior Security Engineering
  • Deep expertise in symmetric/asymmetric cryptography, PKI management, and HSMs
  • Strong understanding of quantum computing threats and NIST PQC standards
  • Experience in threat modeling and system design
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Benefits:

  • 25 days holiday plus public holiday allowance
  • Extra day's holiday for birthday
  • Annual leave increases with length of service
  • 16 hours paid volunteering time a year
  • Salary sacrifice, company-enhanced pension scheme
  • Life insurance and group income protection
  • Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth
  • Perkbox membership

Skills

Required

  • symmetric/asymmetric cryptography
  • PKI management
  • HSMs
  • Post-Quantum Cryptography
  • threat modeling
  • system design

Nice to have

  • Experience in Fintech, Banking, or highly regulated cloud environments
  • SABSA framework
  • Recognised industry security certifications

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