Security Technical Counselor (Cybersecurity & AI Advisory)

Info-Tech Research Group • ,

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Technical Counselor (TC), you'll extend your impact beyond a single organization. You will advise CIOs, CISOs, and senior technology leaders across North America and globally, influencing industry-leading research, diagnostics, workshops, and advisory offerings. You will share your expertise through keynote speaking engagements, conferences, and thought leadership opportunities, collaborating with experienced technology leaders and subject matter experts. This role allows you to continue shaping business and technology outcomes without the day-to-day operational responsibility of running an IT organization. At Info-Tech, you'll partner with CIOs, CISOs, and senior technology executives across diverse industries, helping them solve complex challenges, strengthen their organizations, and advance their leadership capabilities. You'll apply your experience and expertise to influence strategic decisions, shape industry best practices, and contribute to the success of multiple organizations. This role offers a unique combination of executive advisory services, thought leadership, and product innovation.

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience within Information Technology, including leadership roles in Infrastructure, Security, Operations, Risk, Compliance, or related technology disciplines.
• Experience leading technology functions at the Director, Senior Director, Vice President, CIO, CISO, or equivalent level.
• Demonstrated success advising executive stakeholders and influencing strategic technology decisions.
• Proven experience translating complex business and technology challenges into practical, actionable solutions.
• Experience building and maintaining trusted relationships with executive-level stakeholders.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% throughout Canada and the United States, with occasional international travel for client engagements, industry conferences, speaking opportunities, and company events.
• Demonstrated leadership experience across several of the following areas: Technology strategy and governance, Infrastructure and cloud services, IT operations and service management, Cybersecurity and information security, Risk, compliance, and privacy, Enterprise architecture and modernization, Business continuity and resilience, DevOps and operational excellence.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in French, Spanish, or German is considered an asset.
• Experience serving as a public speaker, conference presenter, or industry thought leader is desirable.
• Combination of post-secondary education, industry certifications, professional accreditations, and practical leadership experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to an assigned portfolio of approximately 20 member organizations.
• Build long-term relationships with CIOs, CISOs, and senior technology executives.
• Provide strategic guidance on technology, operations, cybersecurity, risk, governance, and organizational challenges.
• Deliver advisory services through virtual and in-person engagements.
• Help members identify priorities, develop roadmaps, mitigate risk, and improve business outcomes.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure member success, retention, and growth.
• Participate in account planning and member success initiatives.

Benefits

• Info-Tech Research Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic including Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants.
• Upon request, ITRG will ensure, to the extent possible, that accommodation be made available to applicants throughout the recruitment and hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed