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Principal Solutions Architect - Quantum-Safe Networks

IonQ · Remote, US

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
76 days
IonQ's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
11% of IonQ's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at IonQ
high
104 stale, 2 reposted of 104 open
Hiring momentum
159 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from IonQ's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for IonQ.

About this role

The Principal Solutions Architect will focus on designing quantum-safe networks for major operators, enterprises, and government agencies. This role involves collaborating with customers to assess their current cryptographic systems, leading architecture discussions, and developing migration plans to post-quantum algorithms. Additionally, the architect will create reusable reference architectures and contribute to thought leadership through public speaking and writing.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of IonQ as an employer.

What you need

  • 15+ years designing and securing enterprise and/or service provider networks in a solutions architecture, network architecture, security architecture, or senior customer-facing engineering capacity
  • Deep knowledge of network construction and security, including routing, switching, IP transport, segmentation, firewall design, VPN, and encryption
  • Working knowledge of applied cryptography in networks, including TLS, IPsec, MACsec, PKI, and key management
  • Demonstrated ability to engage with customers at multiple levels, leading workshops and discussions
  • Strong interest in post-quantum cryptography and the migration challenges facing networks
  • Strong written communication skills for creating architectures and migration plans

Nice to have

  • Experience with post-quantum cryptography migration and crypto-agility architecture
  • Hands-on exposure to quantum key distribution or quantum networking
  • Experience at a network or security vendor, service provider, or large enterprise network
  • Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks like NIST CSF, CIS Benchmarks, ISO 27001
  • Experience in public-sector, defense, financial services, or telecom

What you get

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
  • Parental/adoption leave
  • Legal insurance
  • Home technology stipend

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of a software development component, though some scripting knowledge is a plus.
  • The role involves significant customer interaction, which may require strong interpersonal skills.
  • Travel requirement of up to 30% may not suit all candidates.

Summarised from IonQ's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by IonQ on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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