Aliro is seeking a Network Security Architect to help shape our solutions for Quantum Secure Communications (QSC). The ideal candidate has deep experience with network security products and services, and is very familiar with how these products are deployed and used by Enterprises, Government entities, and Service Providers. This is a great opportunity for a seasoned networking pro who’s excited by the prospect of defining and building the next generation of secure networks.Responsibilities- User Research - Liaise with key stakeholders inside DoD, Intelligence Community organizations, Network Service Providers, and commercial clients; conduct user interviews and develop user stories.- Roadmap Collaboration - Act as the customer voice with our CPO, Engineering leadership and Field leaders to develop a roadmap tuned to customer needs.- Product Strategy - Strategize the best integration point for QSC with specific customers and their existing classical network stack.- Product Definition - Help define and communicate our product offerings to market stakeholders, prospects and customers with emphasis on security applications and protocols.- User Experience - Work with product design resources to develop great user experiences; interface with customers to pilot usability and gather feedback.- Competitive Research - Perform ongoing competitive analysis to ensure Aliro is ahead and differentiated in the secure quantum networking market.- Ecosystem Development - Identify strategic partner targets; collaborate with senior leadership to establish and nurture partnerships.- Proposal Assistance - Assist in drafting proposals and grant applications.Qualifications- 10+ years product development/technical experience in network security.- Proven track record architecting/designing/shipping complex security products.- Deep experience with current best practices for enterprise and government cybersecurity and cryptographic protocols.- Ability to assess security proofs, standards docs, and side-channel attack surfaces of QSC protocols and hardware and use these assessments to shape product and supplier strategy.- Experience with quantum technologies a plus.- Experience with quantum networking protocols a plus (e.g., BBM92, BB84, E91).- Excellent communication skills.- Experience writing grant proposals a plus.