As a Head of Cybersecurity Strategy & Business Development, you will lead the establishment, operation, and strategic development of a cutting-edge cybersecurity evaluation lab focused on IoT and Artificial Intelligence security.
The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in cybersecurity, demonstrated experience in penetration testing, and a deep understanding of industry regulations and compliance frameworks. This role combines technical leadership with a focus on business development, ecosystem engagement, and partnership building across industry, academia, and public institutions.
If you have a passion for driving innovation in cybersecurity and microelectronics, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the strategic positioning of the Cybersecurity Lab as a center of excellence in IoT and AI security testing, evaluation, and certification.
* Define and execute a business development roadmap to attract clients, collaborators, and funding opportunities.
* Ensure alignment with national and European cybersecurity regulations, frameworks, and best practices.
* Oversee surveillance and monitoring activities related to subcontractors.
* Supervise cybersecurity evaluation and certification processes, including penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, compliance auditing (ENS, IEC 60601-4-5, CPSTIC), and security validation of AI solutions.
* Implement and oversee secure testing environments for IoT devices and AI-driven applications.
* Manage laboratory resources, infrastructure, and technical staff.
* Lead and contribute to R&D projects in cybersecurity, hardware-based security, cryptographic techniques, and AI security.
* Collaborate with national and international research institutions, government bodies, and private sector entities to drive innovation.
* Research vulnerabilities related to IT solutions under evaluation.
* Establish partnerships with universities, research centers, industry leaders, and government agencies.
* Promote knowledge transfer activities, training programs, and public-private collaborations.
* Support the digital transformation of Andalusian industries through cybersecurity initiatives.
Minimum Requirements:
* 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity leadership roles.
* Master’s degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or equivalent.
* Expertise in penetration testing, hardware security, network security, and AI cybersecurity risks.
* Hands-on experience in hardware security evaluation using Verilog/SystemVerilog and low-level programming (Assembly, C, Python).
* Strong understanding of cybersecurity certification processes and regulatory compliance.
* Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and coordinate technical projects.
* Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Cybersecurity certifications (CompTIA, ISCA, ISC2, OCSP...).
* PhD in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or equivalent.
* Experience in pen-testing projects development and adaptation to the National Security Scheme.
* Experience in defining digital security strategies and coordinating cybersecurity R&D teams.
* Experience in managing relationships with companies, research centers, and universities, promoting publications, and industry-focused R&D proposals.
Innova IRV Foundation is a center for technological innovation applied to industry, promoting knowledge transfer activities in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Advanced Communications, Microelectronics, Digital Health, Aerospace Systems, and Connected Vehicles.
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