The Cyber Security Research Area of i2 CAT is looking for a Cyber Security expert that leads i2 CAT's Cyber Security innovation activities. The successful candidate will carry out the following activities:
Define, together with the Cybersecurity Research Director and the Business Director, the internal Cybersecurity strategy and contribute to establishing the basis for the management of the Cybersecurity innovation team.
Contribute to the definition and follow-up of the Cybersecurity innovation roadmap for the area.
Work, together with the Cybersecurity Research Director to advance the generated research knowledge into innovation projects that are closer to the market needs.
Plan, conceive, conduct, and manage development for current and prospective innovation projects of Cyber Security Area, keeping the innovation experts work aligned to the research area's objectives as well as the goals of the different projects where the area participates.
Identify Cybersecurity innovation opportunities that allow to increase the activities that are currently being developed and the establishment of new business opportunities.
Stay up to date with new Cybersecurity technologies and trends in specialized forums, events and conferences.
Support the business areas of i2 CAT in the generation of Cybersecurity innovation proposals by providing the necessary technical support.
Lead the development and possible technology transfer of solutions, products, principles or technology, in collaboration with the Cyber Security area Research Director.
Initiate, design, develop, execute, and transfer new processes, tools, or systems through innovation processes and in conjunction with research.
Help promote and develop the professional career of the Cybersecurity area innovation staff together with the Cybersecurity area Director.
Define and plan the activities / initiatives to be developed to achieve the objectives defined by the area together with the Cybersecurity area Director.
This is a unique opportunity to join a research centre, where your actions can contribute directly to the digital transformation of the public administration and private companies, as well as to connect with the innovation ecosystem in Cybersecurity.
A person with a computer engineering degree and a master’s degree in cybersecurity is considered a potential candidate, but candidates who can demonstrate sufficient professional experience and knowledge will be considered (minimum 5 years). Years of experience in the cybersecurity sector are a valuable aspect but the attitude and personality will be decisive.
Requirements

University studies (Bachelors, Masters or Postgraduate Degree) in cybersecurity, computer engineering, or information systems
Demonstrable experience of at least 5 years in the field of cybersecurity.
Experience in technologies, tools and services deployed in a SOC / CSIRT (Cybersecurity Operations Center)
Experience in project management in the field of advanced digital technologies.
Relations with the Catalan and European innovation ecosystem (technology centres, agencies, etc.)
Ability and experience to manage uncertainty. Proactive, constructive and collaborative attitude.
Strategic vision, leadership capacity and results orientation.
Analytical and resolving ability for decision making.
Communication and organisation skills. English conversation level (C1)
Ability to dialogue and institutional representation.
Experience leading a team
Desired requirements:
Experience in strategic consulting activities
Catalan and Spanish (native).
Accredited certification in services or project management (ITIL Expert)
Past experience with FP7 or H2020 or H. E projects, occupying technical leadership positions (e.g. WP leader, technical coordinator or project coordinator)

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