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Director, Post-Quantum Cryptography

📍 Location
Reston
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
June 22, 2026

About the Role

**Description**

Tyto Athene is seeking a **Director of** **Post-Quantum Cryptography** to architect our vision for quantum-resilient security. You will be the technical and strategic engine behind our PQC risk remediation practice, neutralizing the Harvest Now, Decrypt Later (HNDL) threat and future-proofing critical infrastructure.

As the primary architect of Tyto’s PQC strategy, you will bridge the gap between hard-core cryptographic theory and establishing service offerings to comprehensively mitigate mission-critical PQC risk. You will lead the development of differentiated PQC IP, partner with DoD/IC stakeholders, and deploy frameworks designed to ensure unbreakable encryption against the quantum threats of 2030 and beyond.

**Responsibilities:**

+ **Practice Leadership:** Evolve and industrialize Tyto’s PQC offerings, overseeing the creation of knowledge artifacts and technical remediation IP. Lead PQC practice build-out, including cryptogra...

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