Director of Research – Cybersecurity

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Act as the main point of contact between Hitachi's global Research & Development division and industry collaborators, government entities, academic organizations, consortia, and standards institutions throughout the United States and the Americas.

• Provide intellectual leadership to guide Hitachi's business strategies, product development, and social initiatives.

• Steer strategic decision-making and foster innovation by leveraging emerging cybersecurity trends and addressing regional security challenges.

• Represent Hitachi in initiatives related to emerging cybersecurity, research programs, industry partnerships, and associated projects.

• Maintain regular communication with headquarters and regional R&D and cybersecurity teams, including senior leadership.

• Offer strategic insights, project status updates, and analyses on critical projects, emerging trends, and cybersecurity matters.

• Shape strategy and policy development while offering expert advice on emerging issues.

• Potentially oversee and manage a team.

• Identify promising avenues for innovation and research in emerging cybersecurity.

• Provide expertise to R&D and Hitachi businesses, serving as a resource for both internal and external stakeholders.

• Engage in project teams, consortia, working groups, and analogous activities.

• Strengthen Hitachi’s reputation as a leader in cybersecurity and industrial technology innovation.

• Promote Hitachi's research and innovations through presentations, research articles, social media, interviews, and participation in expert panels.

• Generate monthly reports on research activities and updates.

• Compile research materials and findings biannually.

• Participate in conferences, workgroups, and activities involving the Security Innovation Lab, HAL R&D, Hitachi R&D, and Hitachi Ltd.

• Deliver presentations at industry events, conferences, and internal gatherings.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required, with a focus on a relevant technical field; a master's or PhD is preferred.

• Work experience may compensate for specific academic qualifications.

• A minimum of 12 years of professional experience in cybersecurity or a related discipline.

• At least 5 years in a managerial, policy-making, or senior technical role.

• An established network of contacts within the cybersecurity and industry sectors.

• A robust cybersecurity and technical foundation.

• Awareness of related political and social issues.

• Excellent cross-cultural communication abilities.

• A commitment to understanding Japanese business practices and cultural nuances.

🏝️ Benefits

• Variable pay program, subject to the program’s regulations and limitations.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan.

• Paid vacation.

• Paid sick leave.

• Additional company-sponsored benefits.