Detection Engineering Lead

We believe quantum computing will change everything.  It will have the power to transform the foundations of giant industries that rely on intensive computation.  PsiQuantum is on a mission to build the world’s first useful quantum computer, capable of delivering these transformative results.  We know that means it will need 1 million qubits, error correction, a scalable architecture and a data center footprint.

By harnessing the laws of quantum physics, quantum computers can provide exponential performance increases over today’s most powerful supercomputers, offering the potential for extraordinary advances across a broad range of industries including climate, energy, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials design, and many more. 

PsiQuantum is uniquely positioned to deliver on the promise of quantum computing years earlier than our competitors. Our architecture is based on photonics which gives us the ability to produce our components using existing high-volume semiconductor manufacturing processes, the same processes that are today producing billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics applications. Since photons don’t feel heat, we can take advantage of existing cryogenic cooling systems, the kind that have been operating at facilities like the Stanford Linear Accelerator (SLAC).  And because photons are in fact light, they can move between subsystems at tremendous speed using standard fiber connectivity.

Our team is building a utility scale quantum computer and the software tools needed to build fault tolerant quantum applications. We’re a highly motivated and collaborative group focused on a singular goal - building the world’s first useful quantum computer on the fastest path possible. 

There’s much more work to be done and we are looking for exceptional talent to join us on this extraordinary journey! 

Job Summary:

The Detection Engineering Lead designs and implements technology and services to detect and address cybersecurity threats against PsiQuantum. Reporting to the Chief Information and Security Officer (CISO), this person develops and implements processes, standards, and technology to ensure PsiQuantum’s data and systems are resilient against compromise.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Detection Engineering function, which includes threat detection, incident response, forensics, and any tooling to support these capabilities.
• Develop and implement technology to detect and contain threats in PsiQuantum’s internal and cloud environments.
• Work cross-functionally to develop processes and procedures for managing security incidents.
• Ensure detection and response capabilities are tested on an ongoing basis.
• Implement a Security Operations Center (SOC) to monitor security events on a 24x7 basis.
• Participate in on-call duties.
• Mentor others in the security team.
• Provide senior management with regular insights into current threats impacting PsiQuantum.

Experience/Qualifications:

• 8+ years in Information Security or an adjacent field.
• Demonstrated experience building and growing a detection engineering function.
• Familiarity with current state of the art in threat management for cloud and on-prem deployments.
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with people at all levels of an organization from individual contributor to senior leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws.
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