Security Technical Counselor (Cybersecurity & AI Advisory)

Info-Tech Research Group; Canada; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public speaking opportunities

Travel opportunities up to 25%

Job summary

Info-Tech Research Group is seeking a Technical Counselor to advise CIOs, CISOs, and senior technology leaders across North America and globally. You’ll influence research, diagnostics, workshops, and advisory offerings while collaborating with experienced peers to shape strategic technology outcomes.

You’ll deliver advisory services through virtual and in-person engagements, build trusted executive relationships, and help members identify priorities and roadmaps with practical, actionable

Qualifications

• 15+ years in Information Technology with leadership in infrastructure, security, operations, risk or compliance.
• Experience leading technology functions at Director or above (Director, Senior Director, VP, CIO, CISO).
• Proven ability translating complex business and technology challenges into practical solutions.
• Experience building trusted relationships with executive stakeholders.
• Combination of post-secondary education, industry certifications, and practical leadership.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% across Canada/USA, with occasional international travel.

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.

Skills

Technology strategy

Governance

Infrastructure & cloud

IT operations & service management

Cybersecurity & information security

Risk, compliance & privacy

Enterprise architecture

Business continuity & resilience

DevOps & operational excellence

Education

Post-secondary education

Industry certifications

Job description

Position Purpose

As a Technical Counselor (TC), you'll extend your impact beyond a single organization.

• Advise CIOs, CISOs, and senior technology leaders across North America and globally.
• Influence industry-leading research, diagnostics, workshops, and advisory offerings.
• Share your expertise through keynote speaking engagements, conferences, and thought leadership opportunities.
• Collaborate with experienced technology leaders and subject matter experts.
• Continue shaping business and technology outcomes without the day-to-day operational responsibility of running an IT organization.

Position Purpose

As a Technical Counselor (TC), you'll extend your impact beyond a single organization.

• Advise CIOs, CISOs, and senior technology leaders across North America and globally.
• Influence industry-leading research, diagnostics, workshops, and advisory offerings.
• Share your expertise through keynote speaking engagements, conferences, and thought leadership opportunities.
• Collaborate with experienced technology leaders and subject matter experts.
• Continue shaping business and technology outcomes without the day-to-day operational responsibility of running an IT organization.

Why Join Info-Tech?

As a Technical Counselor, you'll have the opportunity to extend your impact far beyond a single 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, allowing you to:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to technology leaders across North America and globally.
• Influence the development of industry-leading research, diagnostics, workshops, and advisory offerings.
• Share your expertise through conferences, keynote speaking engagements, webinars, roundtables, and industry events.
• Collaborate with highly experienced peers and subject matter experts across the technology landscape.
• Shape the future of technology leadership by bringing real-world insights and practical guidance to organizations at various stages of maturity.
• Continue making a meaningful impact on business and technology outcomes without the day-to-day operational responsibilities of running an IT organization.

If you're passionate about helping technology leaders succeed, influencing the direction of the industry, and leveraging the experience you've built throughout your career, this role provides an opportunity to make a lasting and scalable impact.

Duties & 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.

Focus Areas

• Service Delivery (70%)
• Product Enhancement (20%)
• Subject Matter Expertise (10%)

Skills

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

Additional Assets

• Fluency in English is mandatory, and French, Spanish, or German is considered an asset.
• Experience serving as a public speaker, conference presenter, or industry thought leader is desirable.

Education & Experience

• 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.
• Combination of post-secondary education, industry certifications, professional accreditations, and practical leadership experience will be considered.
• 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.

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. To that end, upon request, ITRG will ensure, to the extent possible, that accommodation be made available to applicants throughout the recruitment and hiring process.