Hitachi
Director of Research – Cybersecurity
$167K–$200K
Santa Clara, California, United States +1 · Virtual · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 5, 2026
- Location
- Santa Clara, California, United States
(HAL) Remote Employees - Experience
- 12+ years in cybersecurity or a related field, including at least 5 years in a management, policy, or senior technical position.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field; work experience may substitute for specific academic credentials.
About the job
Leads cybersecurity research strategy and represents Hitachi in industry, government, academic, and standards-setting collaborations, while advising internal teams and communicating research insights.
What you'll do
- Identify emerging cybersecurity research opportunities and provide expertise to Hitachi R&D and business teams.
- Represent Hitachi in research initiatives, consortia, working groups, conferences, and other external collaborations.
- Communicate research analysis and trends, deliver presentations, and prepare monthly and semiannual research reports.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field; work experience may substitute for specific academic credentials.
- 12+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity or a related field, including at least 5 years in a management, policy, or senior technical position.
- Existing network of cybersecurity and industry contacts.
- Strong cybersecurity and technical background, with understanding of related political and social issues.
Nice to have
- Master’s or PhD.
Pay
USD $167,300 -$200,000 annually (base salary)
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