Manager - Quantum Safe Cybersecurity Program (Remote)

Zions Bancorporation
Midvale, UT, United States
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
$160,000.0 - $210,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Artificial Intelligence Amazon Web Services Software System Penetration Testing Microsoft Azure Cloud Engineering Cyber Security Digital Forensics Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC) Python (Programming Language) Key Management Network Security
+18 more
Routing Network Protocols OpenSSL Public Key Infrastructure Quantum Computing Migration Manager Blockchain Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) Software Engineering Rust (Programming Language) SSL Certificate Management Cloud Platform System Istio Software Security Cyber Threat Analysis Kubernetes Information Technology Programming Languages

Job description

We are seeking a seasoned cybersecurity leader to build and run our enterprise Quantum-Safe Program. This role will own the strategy, roadmap, and delivery of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and quantum-safe networking initiatives, partnering closely with Network Engineering, AppSec, Cloud Platform, and Enterprise Architecture. You will drive cryptographic modernization, govern algorithm agility, secure R&D environments, and ensure our controls, standards, and services are future-ready for quantum threats-balancing business enablement with risk management., * Enhance and lead the implementation of a multi-year quantum-safe strategy covering PQC migration, algorithm agility, key management modernization, and quantum-safe networking.

  • Oversee the partnership between cybersecurity and technology teams to maintain the crypto inventory (protocols, libraries, certificates, keys, HSMs, KMS, embedded/IoT) and a risk-based prioritization for remediation.
  • Partner with platform and product teams to upgrade TLS/SSH/IPsec stacks, enable algorithm agility, and adopt vetted PQC libraries and configurations.
  • Align outcomes with industry best practices and internal cyber/tech controls, lead policy updates for crypto agility, key lifecycles, and certificate governance.
  • Support documentation and evidence for risk management, control validation, and accreditation efforts in partnership with GRC.
  • Engage with vendors and partners (HSM/KMS, PKI, networking, cloud) to evaluate quantum-safe capabilities; run RFPs/POCs and manage deliverables.
  • Define and oversee a strategy for third-party PQC assurance (vendors and customers) including proof of capability, PQC readiness, and ongoing assessment and validation.
  • Collaborate with the Cyber Threat Intelligence team to provide regular risk assessment and analysis to management based on the evolving state of quantum computing, threats, capabilities, and risks.
  • Define and track program KPIs: crypto inventory coverage, PQC adoption rate, TLS posture remediation, key lifecycle compliance, lab audit pass rates, and incident reduction., This position can be located 100% remote within the United States or fully in office (5 days a week) if you are within 50 miles of the new Zions Technology Center in Midvale, UT.

Requirements

  • 8+ years in cybersecurity, network security, or secure systems engineering; 3+ years in technical leadership or program management.
  • Proven delivery of technical software/network projects from design through deployment, maintenance, and support.
  • Technical proficiency with networking protocols and architectures (TLS/SSH/IPsec, routing/segmentation, service mesh/mTLS) and one or more programming languages (Go, Rust, Java, Python).
  • Solid understanding of cryptography and PKI (certificates, CAs, HSMs/KMS, key lifecycles) and modern cloud security practices.
  • Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary R&D teams and operating across cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer/Network Engineering, IT, or related field.

Plus

  • Hands-on experience implementing PQC (e.g., migration planning, algorithm agility, library selection) and/or quantum key distribution (QKD) solutions or evaluations.
  • Experience with cryptography-centric libraries/applications (e.g., OpenSSL/BoringSSL, liboqs), HSM/KMS, and certificate management at enterprise scale.
  • Background adopting emerging tech (AI, blockchain, quantum) in regulated industries (finance, telecom, high-tech).
  • Experience with cloud architecture (AWS/Azure/GCP), key management strategies, and secure deployment pipelines (Kubernetes, service mesh).
  • Familiarity with secure software development, digital forensics, or penetration testing and associated control frameworks.
  • Graduate degree in CS/CE/IT or related discipline; certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CEH, OSCP (or equivalent) are a plus.

Core Competencies

  • Strategic program leadership; outcome-oriented delivery.
  • Deep technical fluency in crypto, PKI, and network security; ability to make pragmatic build/buy decisions.
  • Strong stakeholder influence and vendor management.
  • Excellent communication-able to convey complex concepts to varied audiences.
  • Bias for action in fast-paced, shifting priorities; thoughtful risk-taking.
  • Commitment to inclusive collaboration and talent development.

Benefits & conditions

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!
  • Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
  • Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA), and dependent care accounts
  • Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays
  • 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
  • Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
  • Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees
  • Employee Ambassador preferred banking products
  • Employees may, at the company’s discretion, be eligible to receive a cash bonus award

Req ID: 069842

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of this corporation to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, gender, disability, national origin, ethnic background, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy is established and administered in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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