Senior Cybersecurity Consultant (Quantum-Safe)

About the role

The Cyber Security Engineering Centre (CSEC) is looking for a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant (Quantum-Safe) to help make Singapore a quantum-safe nation. As a member of the specialist group assessing and advising on quantum-safe cybersecurity solutions, you will contribute to the methodology and frameworks needed to protect Singapore's Critical Information Infrastructure against emerging quantum threats.

Key responsibilities

• Develop strategies and policies for migration to quantum-safe technology and for robust cryptographic management.
• Collaborate with whole-of-government teams, industry and research partners to develop quantum-safe solutions such as post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and quantum key distribution (QKD).
• Ensure a seamless nationwide transition to quantum-safe security.
• Evaluate vulnerabilities, threats and attack vectors specific to the quantum threat, and identify risks linked to adopting quantum-safe technology.
• Stay up to date with advances in quantum-safe technology and quantum attacks.
• Prepare and present project updates to stakeholders.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with cryptography or quantum-safe technology.
• Stakeholder-focused, with good relationship-building, negotiation and people-management skills.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication and presentation skills; able to work independently.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of applied cryptography, including symmetric and asymmetric cryptographic primitives, security protocols and cryptographic management.
• Proficiency in Python and C++ is an advantage.