Post-Quantum Cryptographic Testing & Automation Engineer

Overview

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is a science-led global healthcare company with a special purpose: to help people do more, feel better, live longer. We are on an audacious journey to impact the health of 2.5 billion people over the next decade. Our R&D division is at the forefront of this mission, dedicated to the discovery and development of groundbreaking vaccines and medicines. We are transforming the landscape of medical research by integrating cutting-edge science and technology and harnessing the power of genetics and new data. By fostering a collaborative environment that unites the talents of our people, we are revolutionizing R&D to pre-empt and defeat diseases. Join us in our commitment to uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Position Summary

As a Post-Quantum Cryptographic Testing & Automation Engineer, you will focus on developing, testing, and maintaining automated systems that facilitate the transition to post-quantum cryptographic algorithms. You will play a critical role in streamlining cryptographic processes, ensuring scalability, and maintaining GSK’s cybersecurity posture in the post-quantum era. This position requires a strong technical background in cryptographic algorithms, automation frameworks, and software development.

Key Responsibilities

• Test new PQC algorithms and document impact to existing systems.
• Create scripts, workflows, and testing frameworks to streamline cryptographic transitions across various platforms and applications.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and IT teams to integrate post-quantum cryptographic algorithms into existing systems with minimal disruption.
• Ensure that automated solutions are compatible with GSK’s software stack, databases, and network infrastructure.
• Develop automated testing pipelines for post-quantum cryptographic algorithms to ensure security, efficiency, and scalability.
• Conduct performance benchmarking and error analysis of automated cryptographic transitions.
• Implement monitoring solutions to track the performance and reliability of automated cryptographic systems.
• Proactively identify and resolve issues related to cryptographic automation processes.
• Work closely with cryptographic architects, software engineers, and compliance teams to align automation solutions with overall cybersecurity strategies and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical documentation on automated post-quantum cryptographic tools and processes.
• Stay up to date with advancements in automation technologies, post-quantum cryptographic standards, and quantum computing developments.
• Continuously refine and optimise automation workflows to meet emerging challenges and opportunities.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cryptography, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of cryptographic principles, algorithms, and protocols (e.g., RSA, ECC, AES).
• Familiarity with post-quantum cryptographic algorithms and standards (e.g., lattice-based, hash-based cryptosystems).
• Experience with automation tools, frameworks, and practices (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, scripting languages like Python, Bash).
• Proficiency in software development languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++, or Rust).
• Hands-on experience with testing frameworks and automated systems.
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity concepts, data security, and secure software development practices.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

Inclusion at GSK

GSK is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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