As a
Head of Cybersecurity Strategy & Business Development
to 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 strong focus on
business development, ecosystem engagement, and partnership building
across industry, academia, and public institutions.
To tackle the complexity of today's challenges faced by companies, you will bring a strong background in advanced security techniques applied to HW based processes and products. If you have a passion for driving innovation in cybersecurity and microelectronics, this role offers you an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy:
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 .Revision of evaluation results and verification of technical reports.Surveillance and monitoring activities related to subcontractors .Technical & Operational Management:
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.
Research & Development:
Lead and contribute to
R&D projects in cybersecurity, particularly in
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 of vulnerabilities related to IT solutions under evaluation.Industry & Academic Collaboration:
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 Requiriments
5+ years of experience in cybersecurity leadership roles.Computer Science, Telecommunication or equivalent Master’s degree.Expertise in penetration testing, hardware security, network security, and AI-driven cybersecurity risks.Experience with Root-of-Trust (RoT) design, TrustZone security, and cryptographic implementations.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.Aptitude for teamwork. Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and coordinate technical projects.Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish.
Preferred Requirements
Cybersecurity certifications (CompTIA, ISCA, ISC2, OCSP…).PhD in Computer Science, Telecommunication or equivalentPen-testing projects development experience and adaptation to the National Security Scheme.Digital security strategies definition and cybersecurity applied R&D teams’ coordinationCompanies, research centers and universities synergies relationship management, promoting scientific publications and making industry needs R&D proposals
About Innova IRV Foundation
Innova IRV Foundation is a center for technological innovation applied to the industry that promotes, develops and encourages knowledge transfer activities to generate value in the market with focus in the areas of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Advanced Communications and Microelectronics. Applied technologies of interest are circular economy, food tech, industry 4.0, digital health, aerospace systems and connected vehicle.