CareerPlan

Director of Research – Cybersecurity

Santa Clara, California, United StatesFull-time$167k2026-10-05 → 2026-11-09
On-site · United States

Core

Strategic senior subject matter expert leading cybersecurity research initiatives, industry collaborations, and thought leadership for Hitachi's R&D Security Innovation Lab.

Role type

Director of Research (Cybersecurity)

Builds

Strategic insights, research programs, industry collaborations, and thought leadership

Domain

Cybersecurity, Industrial Technology, Digital Systems

Deliverable

research

Required skills

Strategic planning, relationship management, leadership, complex information analysis, cross-functional team leadership, public speaking, technical expertise in cybersecurity

Preferred skills

PhD or Masters in related field, existing network of cybersecurity contacts, understanding of political and social issues

Technologies

Cybersecurity frameworks, research methodologies

Responsibilities

Identify emerging cybersecurity innovation areas, provide expertise to R&D and business units, participate in consortia and working groups, deliver research reports and findings, represent Hitachi at industry events and conferences

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership & team management