Comcast Cybersecurity: Sr. Principal Cryptographic Solution Architect
| Company | Comcast |
|---|---|
| Location | Philadelphia, PA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelors in Cybersecurity, Privacy, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience after Bachelors, 5 years after Masters, or 2 years after PhD in cryptography related areas as well as secure design and implementation.
- Understanding of cryptographic principles, protocols, and algorithms, including post-quantum cryptography.
- Experience with existing implementations of these algorithms and knowledge of available open-source implementations.
- Experience in cryptographic solutions and technologies, with a proven track record of leading technical teams and projects.
- Experience in engaging with vendors and partners to drive the adoption of new technologies.
- Knowledge in embedded systems design and optimization for cryptographic purposes.
- Working knowledge of programming languages such as Python, C++, or Java for cryptographic development.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a technical leader for Comcast’s Post-Quantum Cryptography Center of Excellence (COE), responsible for developing a strategic roadmap for cryptography and PQC transition in collaboration with appropriate stakeholders.
- Design, architect, and evaluate cryptographic solutions, with a focus on supporting crypto agility.
- Ensure cryptographic designs meet all regulatory, compliance, and internal standards.
- Strategic engagement with vendors to identify new commercially viable solutions that enable a transition to PQC, while allowing for cryptographic agility.
- Communicate complex cryptographic concepts and strategies clearly to stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership and non-technical audiences.
- Build strong cross-functional relationships to ensure cohesive and effective collaboration.
- Collaborate with and support engineering, product, and other cross-functional teams to integrate cryptographic solutions across various platforms.
- Engage with external partners and standards organizations to influence and align with industry trends and standards.
- Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and seminars to educate internal teams on cryptographic risks and solutions.
- Stay abreast of the latest advancements in cryptographic technology and quantum computing and incorporate them into the organization’s roadmap as appropriate.
- Lead research and development initiatives to explore and implement latest cryptographic algorithms and protocols.
- Work with IETF and other standards organizations to contribute to the development and refinement of post-quantum cryptography specifications.
- Develop and implement strategies to enhance the organization’s cryptographic capabilities and agility.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity and hands-on experience with NIST-released post-quantum cryptographic algorithms such as Kyber, Dilithium, Falcon, and others.
- Familiarity with network communication protocols and other cryptographic protocols relevant to telecommunications.
- Experience in designing and architecting advanced cryptographic solutions.