Senior Research Analyst/ Research Director – Security & Privacy

Description

Position Purpose

We are in a period of growth within our Research & Advisory department and are looking for a Senior Analyst/Director within the Security, Privacy, Risk and Compliance practice at Info-Tech Research Group. As a Senior Analyst/Director you will be responsible to create and deliver client-driven, project-based, practical research and advisory services that helps Info-Tech Members drive measurable results in their organizations. You will deliver measurable value to our members by working with them on-site and remotely to help improve their strategy, technology, processes, and people. Additionally, the Sr. Analyst/Director is responsible for generating insight and providing expertise during the development of our research content.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Utilize our research Blueprints to assist members through the process of executing projects or process improvements either remotely or on-site.
• Identify opportunities to provide value to clients through Advisory services and workshops, and work with our commercial teams to define the scope and project outcomes.
• Identify further areas of assistance required for clients after initial Experience calls and book appropriate subsequent experiences.
• Contribute as a subject matter expert to our research agenda and develop research blueprints through 3-month research cycles.
• Monitor ongoing developments in various core security technology areas via research and vendor briefings and advise our members on trends and industry directions.
• Work jointly with our marketing team and account management team to reengage customers with low service levels through targeted campaigns and outreach.
• Help drive the commercial success of the practice working with consulting and project management teams.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum undergraduate degree.
• 5-10+ years’ experience designing and supporting security-based solutions, such as administrating and/or engineering Identity Life cycle Management, SIEM and other security-based technologies.
• Proven experience gathering requirements, analyzing needs and providing technical solutions to meet client needs.
• Highly specialized skills such as experience in lead roles in security, privacy, risk, or compliance (ISO, CISO, privacy, risk or compliance officer, etc.).
• Industry certifications, such as CISSP, CIPP or CISM, an asset.
• Must be flexible and have ability to travel periodically to deliver workshops onsite at client locations both within and outside of North America when it is safe to do so.

• Must be eligible to obtain appropriate work Visa for cross-border work within North America and globally.

• Must be available for after-hours work periodically to service APAC clients.

Essential Skills:

• InfoSec and Cybersecurity Knowledge: demonstrated understanding of security operations principles and processes, security architecture, and core information security knowledge.
• Domain Expertise: Must have a strong knowledge of security technologies and possess subject matter expertise within multiple IT and security sub-domains.
• Understanding of new technologies and demand in the industry.
• Client Advisory and Service Delivery: Ability to lead clients through complex projects by providing guidance, critical analysis, and support; demonstrated experience building client relationships and establishing the role of a trusted advisor; ability to lead clients through structured working sessions to facilitate inclusive discussions.
• Insight Generation: Demonstrated experience building client relationships and establishing the role of a trusted advisor; ability to frame problems or solutions in a new or unique way that resonates with our member base.
• Leadership Qualities: Proven ability to motivate, coach, and empower team members to deliver organizational goals, while delivering value back to employees.
• Strong relationship building and management skills with the ability to manage up and across various levels.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills. Writing skills are of paramount importance in the creation of Research and communications with clients.
• Event Speaking: Public speaking experience; ability to speak in the area of subject matter expertise or present Info-Tech’s security research at Info-Tech’s own event or at external events and conferences.

Info-Tech Research Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic including Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants. To that end, upon request, ITRG will ensure, to the extent possible, that accommodation be made available to applicants throughout the recruitment and hiring process.