Director of Research – Cybersecurity

Location: Santa Clara, California, United States

About Hitachi America, Ltd. Hitachi America, Ltd. is the regional headquarters for Hitachi Group companies in the Americas, overseeing the U.S., Canada, and Latin America markets. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Hitachi Americas has been deeply committed to its Social Innovation Business since its establishment in 1959, addressing society's most pressing challenges through innovative solutions. Leveraging its expertise and resources, Hitachi Americas and its subsidiary companies operate across diverse sectors, including transportation, energy, mobility, industrial manufacturing, healthcare, digital engineering, data analytics and others. Driven by Digital, Green, and Innovation, Hitachi Americas remains at the forefront of pioneering solutions that shape the future. For further details, please visit .About Hitachi, Ltd. Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi aims to be a global leader in continuously transforming social infrastructure through digital, contributing to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates worldwide across four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries – as well as a Strategic SIB Business Unit focused on new growth areas. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi creates value by combining data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2025 (ended March 31, 2026) totaled 10,586.7 billion yen, with 606 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 290,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com.SummaryThe Director of Research will serve as the primary liaison between Hitachi's global Research & Development organization and industry partners, government agencies, academic institutions, consortia, and standards bodies across the United States and the Americas. This position reports to the Director of the Hitachi America R&D Security Innovation Lab. As a member of the Security Innovation Lab, the Director of Research will contribute to the intellectual leadership that informs Hitachi's business, product, and social initiatives. Leveraging a deep understanding of emerging cybersecurity trends and regional security challenges, the individual will help guide strategic decision-making and innovation across the organization. The Director will have two primary areas of focus:1. Represent Hitachi's interests by actively participating in and contributing to selected emerging cybersecurity initiatives, research programs, industry collaborations, and related projects.2. Engage and communicate regularly with headquarters and regional R&D and cybersecurity teams, including senior executives, to provide strategic insights, status updates, and analysis on key projects, emerging trends, and cybersecurity-related topics. Topics may include a wide range of interactions with regulatory and other government bodies, analysis of technical and political trends, membership in consortia and standards bodies, and attention to other areas that may affect the company. The successful candidate will be a strategic senior subject matter expert with the ability to operate independently across day-to-day activities and long-range planning initiatives. Responsibilities include influencing strategy and policy development, providing expert guidance on emerging issues, and potentially leading and managing a team. Core competencies for this role include deep technical expertise, knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, strategic planning, relationship management, leadership, effective communication, and the ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize complex information. The successful candidate will be skilled at leading cross-functional teams and building productive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Representing Hitachi as a thought leader is a significant aspect of this position. The Director will be expected to deliver presentations at industry events, conferences, and internal forums, demonstrating both individual expertise and Hitachi's leadership in cybersecurity and innovation. The role also requires the preparation of periodic reports and the semiannual compilation of research findings, analyses, and supporting materials in accordance with Hitachi R&D practices. As with all regional R&D roles at Hitachi, effective collaboration with colleagues in Japan is essential. Success in this role requires strong cross-cultural communication skills and a commitment to understanding Japanese business practices and cultural norms. This cultural awareness is critical for fostering productive relationships, preventing misunderstandings, and supporting Hitachi's global business objectives.

A good faith estimate of the expected salary for this position that the employer reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire is $167,300 -$200,000 annually. Pay is determined on a variety of factors including, but not limited to location, depth of experience in the practice area, and relevant education and training. Employees are eligible to participate in Hitachi America's variable pay program, subject to the program's conditions and restrictions.