Innovation Head for Cybersecurity

The i2CAT’s Cybersecurity area focuses on exploring and defining innovation in a mission-oriented technologies usage that applies its knowledge to meet real industry and society challenges. It works with specialized research support teams in areas such as SDN / NFV, 5G, IoT, Connected Vehicle, AI & ML and in conjunction with a software engineering team to develop projects for customers and internal projects and a team of relationships with companies and institutions.

The CyberSecurity Research Area of i2CAT is looking for a CyberSecurity expert that leads i2CAT's CyberSecurity 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 CyberSecurity 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 specialised forums, events and conferences.


• Support the business areas of i2CAT 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 CyberSecurity 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.

Who we are:

The i2CAT Foundation is a non-profit research and innovation center that promotes mission-driven R&D activities on advanced Internet architectures, applications, and services. More than 15 years of international research define our expertise in the fields of 5G, IoT, VR, and Immersive Technologies, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, AI, and Digital Social Innovation. The center partners with companies, public administration, academia, and end-users to leverage this knowledge in order to meet real social and business challenges.

The greatest value of i2CAT is the talent of the people who make up our human team. We enjoy a team of people from more than 13 different nationalities and work every day to create and foster a work environment where we all feel comfortable creating, innovating and growing.

Want to know more? Visit our webpage! www.i2cat.net

What will you enjoy?

• Work from our offices or from home, whichever works best for you. We ask for two days in person at the office to coordinate with the rest of the team.


• This is a full-time vacancy


• We have a flexible work schedule respecting your work-life balance


• Reduced working hours on Fridays and in July and August


• Fix + variable salary


• Optional benefits: Travel pass, restaurant vouchers, nursery services support, medical insurance


• Annual leave of 27 working days


• We have fruit in the office to promote a healthy lifestyle


• If you are interested, you can participate in events of your sector.


• You will work with a laptop. You can choose your operative system, Mac, Linux or Windows.


• Company social and team-building events (virtual & in-person)


• You can develop your own and personal training programme with our support


• We will work so that you have a career plan to promote your growth and development

Where will you do it?

At i2CAT we already have an established ‘work-from-home’ policy for some time. You can work from home or from the office, whichever suits you best. We expect that you attend the office two days per week: one to stay connected with your team and another one to engage with other colleagues

If you decide to come to the office, we are located in Zona Universitària, next to the Campus Nord of the UPC, within a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment. It is a very well-connected area (metro, tram, bus) with bars and restaurants around.

Our offices are designed with an open-office concept where everything is light and transparency. We have a variety of workspaces so that you don't have to be at the same table all day.

i2CAT is an organization committed to equal opportunities. That is why we seek to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented, and therefore explicitly encourage female candidates to apply.

I2CAT is an organization committed to creating an environment where we celebrate diversity, and where we provide the dedicated support that our employees need, regardless of their disability.

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Minimum 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)