Cybersecurity

Quantum Cryptography Engineer

Builds encryption systems that remain secure even against quantum computers

£70k-£140k Deep tech

What it involves

Implements post-quantum cryptographic algorithms (CRYSTALS-Kyber, Dilithium) that will resist attacks from quantum computers that could break today's RSA and ECC encryption.

Skills & knowledge needed

Post-quantum cryptographyPKICryptographic protocolsMathematicsSystems engineering

Why it's emerging now

Quantum computers capable of breaking current encryption could arrive within a decade — migration must start now.

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