CQO: Chief Quantum Officer

Role mandate

Build the capability for the era ahead.

This team member will combine subject-matter depth, sound judgment and disciplined execution to move the mission from architecture to measurable results.

Responsibilities

• Own the Quantum Systems workstream for Chief Quantum Officer and deliver measurable technical or operating outcomes.
• Set the strategy, operating priorities and measurable outcomes for the function.
• Architect quantum-ready systems that integrate post-quantum cryptography, QKD and conventional network controls.
• Model trust boundaries, key lifecycles, link performance and migration dependencies.

Required qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in a technically complex or regulated organization.
• Experience in quantum communications, applied cryptography, photonics, network security or a closely related discipline.
• Working knowledge of PQC migration, key management and secure communications architecture.

Preferred experience

• Graduate study or equivalent research experience in quantum information, physics, electrical engineering or computer science.
• Experience with regulated or mission-critical infrastructure.
• Experience building a new function, business unit or company from an early stage.

The hiring sequence follows operating milestones and project requirements. This position may begin through advisory, consulting or project-based work before moving into a full-time role.