Security Solutions Manager- Post-Quantum Readiness (PQC)

We are seeking an experienced Manager to lead and grow our post-quantum readiness consulting practice. This role owns the people, quality, and growth of a team of consultants delivering client engagements focused on cryptographic risk, encryption modernization, key lifecycle management, and quantum-resilient architecture.

The role centers on people leadership, practice development, delivery oversight, and business growth. The Manager builds and develops the consulting team, assures the quality of client deliverables, shapes the PQC service portfolio, and partners with sales on pipeline and pursuits. The role works closely with Principal Consultants, who lead executive-level strategy and advisory., Team Leadership & People Management

• Build, lead, and develop a team of security consultants specializing in cryptography, encryption modernization, and post-quantum readiness
• Own hiring, onboarding, performance management, career development, and retention for the practice
• Manage team utilization, staffing assignments, and capacity planning across concurrent client engagements

• Coach consultants on technical delivery quality, client communication, and consulting skills, and develop Lead Consultants toward Principal-level readiness Practice & Offering Development

• Define and evolve the PQC service portfolio, including readiness assessments, cryptographic discovery and inventory, key management and PKI programs, and migration planning offerings
• Develop and maintain delivery methodologies, accelerators, templates, and reusable assets that standardize engagement quality

• Monitor market, regulatory, and standards developments and translate them into offering updates and practice positioning Delivery Oversight & Quality Assurance

• Provide oversight across the engagement portfolio, including scope, schedule, margin, delivery risk, and client satisfaction
• Review and approve key client deliverables such as assessments, cryptographic roadmaps, and architecture recommendations for technical rigor and business relevance

• Serve as the escalation point for delivery issues, resolving staffing, scope, and client concerns Business Development & Growth

• Partner with sales and account teams on pipeline development, opportunity qualification, and pursuit strategy for cryptography and PQC services
• Lead scoping, estimation, proposal development, and SOW creation for new engagements
• Cultivate executive client relationships and identify expansion opportunities within active accounts

• Support marketing through thought leadership, whitepapers, industry presentations, workshops, and executive briefings Executive & Client Engagement

• Act as senior practice sponsor for strategic engagements, participating in steering committees and executive readouts
• Partner with Principal Consultants on executive-level strategy, advisory, and board briefings

• Represent the practice at industry events and in analyst and vendor briefings Financial & Operational Management

• Own practice financial performance, including revenue targets, utilization, margin, and forecasting
• Run the practice operating cadence, including pipeline reviews, delivery reviews, and team meetings
• Report practice health, metrics, and growth plans to Solutions-Security leadership, We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for all!

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The ideal candidate combines proven consulting leadership, including hiring, developing, and managing senior technical talent, with strong working knowledge of cryptography across key management, PKI, encryption operations, and post-quantum migration, sufficient to guide delivery teams, review deliverables, and represent the practice credibly with clients and executives., * 6+ years in cybersecurity, including substantial experience in cryptography, encryption, or closely related security domains

• 3+ years managing consultants or security practitioners, with direct responsibility for hiring, development, and performance management
• Strong working knowledge of enterprise key management, PKI, HSM concepts, encryption architectures across data states, and post-quantum migration challenges, sufficient to guide delivery teams and assure deliverable quality
• Experience managing consulting delivery portfolios, including staffing, utilization, financials, and client escalations
• Presales experience, including scoping, estimation, proposal development, and SOW creation
• Track record of building or scaling teams, practices, or service offerings
• Executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills, * Prior hands-on delivery background in cryptography, key management, PKI, or HSM operations
• Familiarity with NIST PQC standardization outcomes, CNSA 2.0 migration timelines, and crypto-agility frameworks
• Familiarity with the HSM and key management vendor ecosystem (e.g., Thales Luna, Entrust nShield, Utimaco; AWS, Azure, and GCP KMS/HSM services) and certificate lifecycle management platforms
• Experience launching new service offerings or standing up a new practice within a consulting organization
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, PMP)
• MBA or advanced degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field

Key Competencies

• People leadership, coaching, and talent development
• Commercial and financial acumen for consulting operations
• Delivery portfolio and risk management
• Executive presence and client relationship management
• Ability to frame complex cryptographic topics for technical and business audiences
• Cross-functional collaboration across sales, delivery, and practice leadership

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Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $134,800 to $168,500 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay.

The well-being of WWT employees is essential. When it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:

• Health and Wellbeing: Health (Medical & Prescription), Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers (MO & IL), Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive Pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Medical Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement, Day of Caring
• Additional Perks: Family Planning Benefits, Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Voluntary Supplemental Accident/Illness/Hospital, Voluntary ID Theft, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program

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What is the Solutions Consulting & Engineering (SC&E) Team and why join?

Solutions Consulting & Engineering is an organization that is Customer Focused and Solutions Led. We deliver end-to-end and emerging solutions to drive customer satisfaction, increase profitability and growth. Our success is enabled by our world-class management consulting, delivery excellence and engineering brilliance. Our goal is to bring together business acumen with full-stack technical know-how to develop innovative solutions for our clients’ most complex challenges.