Innovation Technologist - Cyber Trust

As an Innovation Technologist focused on Cyber Trust at SGS, you will explore and identify opportunities for SGS to become an independent provider of cybersecurity services, strengthening its DIGITAL TRUST offering. This involves analyzing market needs for credible cybersecurity assurance, evaluating emerging technologies, threats, startups, and tools. You will propose strategies for SGS to build, partner, invest, or acquire capabilities to expand its cybersecurity portfolio, contributing to a safer and more interconnected digital world.

Must Have

• Analyze Digital Trust trends to understand where organisations need independent Cyber Trust and identify credible roles SGS could play.
• Map key cybersecurity trust needs for modern digital systems.
• Evaluate cybersecurity assurance concepts (SOC/MDR models, forensics approaches, vulnerability discovery, penetration testing, resilience validation).
• Assess advanced trust technologies (confidential computing, secure enclaves, MPC, PQC, distributed key management) for their applicability to new SGS offerings.
• Interpret cybersecurity regulations (CRA, NIS2, sectoral rules, AI Act security requirements) and translate them into potential assurance and resilience roles for SGS.
• Engage with universities, cybersecurity research labs, and technology leaders to track cutting-edge developments and explore partnership opportunities.
• Track evolving threat landscapes (LLM-enabled attacks, automated exploitation, agentic AI threats) to identify emerging cyber assurance needs.
• Evaluate cybersecurity startups, tools, and platforms for innovation maturity and strategic fit with SGS’s Cybersecurity ambitions.
• Provide technical insight and high-level due diligence for cyber-related build–buy–partner–invest evaluations.
• Work with the Innovation Design Lead to shape early Cyber Trust concepts, frameworks, or service ideas.
• Contribute expert insight to Digital Trust marketing, thought leadership, and cross-functional awareness activities.
• Work cross-functionally with business lines, M&A, R&D, innovation teams, and IT on early-stage technology assessments.
• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Cryptography, Distributed Systems, or a related field.
• Proven capability in applied cybersecurity, secure system design, architecture analysis, or advanced cryptographic work.
• Broad understanding of core cybersecurity concepts, including red teaming principles, SOC/MDR models, forensics, vulnerability discovery, and secure software practices.
• Ability to translate complex cybersecurity challenges into clear implications for Cyber Trust services and strategic recommendations.
• Strong analytical and systems-thinking mindset.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Innovative and pragmatic, with a passion for emerging cybersecurity technologies and the future of Digital Trust.

Good to Have

• Familiarity with advanced trust technologies such as identity/key management, zero trust, confidential computing, secure enclaves, post-quantum cryptography (PQC), and multi-party computation (MPC).
• Understanding of major cyber regulations (CRA, NIS2, sector-specific rules) and their implications for Cyber Trust services.
• Experience working with cybersecurity startups, research labs, or innovation environments, including technical due diligence and strategic fit assessments.
• Ability to evaluate cybersecurity tools and research for innovation potential and scalability.
• Strong storytelling skills to shape strategic narratives around cybersecurity risks and opportunities.

Perks & Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a global leader in inspection, verification, testing, and certification.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Open, friendly, and supportive culture.
• Endless opportunities to learn, grow your expertise, and fulfil your potential.

Company Description

At SGS, we are the world's leading testing, inspection, and certification company, setting the global benchmark for sustainability, quality, and integrity. With a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories and a dedicated team of 97.000 employees, we work together to create a better, safer, and more interconnected world.

Job Description

As Innovation Technologist focused on Cyber Trust you will explore how SGS can act as an independent provider of cybersecurity services and solutions that strengthen and extend the SGS DIGITAL TRUST offering. The role identifies where the market needs credible assurance for cybersecurity, resilience, and the protection of modern digital systems. The role analyses emerging technologies, threats, and research, evaluates startups and tools, and proposes where SGS should build, partner, invest, or acquire to expand its cybersecurity capabilities.

Key responsibilities:

• Analyse Digital Trust trends to understand where organisations need independent Cyber Trust and identify credible roles SGS could play.
• Map key cybersecurity trust needs — resilience, secure operation, vulnerability risks, exploitation patterns, and protection requirements for modern digital systems.
• Evaluate cybersecurity assurance concepts (SOC/MDR models, forensics approaches, vulnerability discovery, penetration testing, resilience validation) for relevance and feasibility.
• Assess advanced trust technologies (confidential computing, secure enclaves, MPC, PQC, distributed key management) for their applicability to new SGS offerings.
• Interpret cybersecurity regulations (CRA, NIS2, sectoral rules, AI Act security requirements) and translate them into potential assurance and resilience roles for SGS.
• Engage with universities, cybersecurity research labs, and technology leaders to track cutting-edge developments and explore partnership opportunities.
• Track evolving threat landscapes (LLM-enabled attacks, automated exploitation, agentic AI threats) to identify emerging cyber assurance needs.
• Evaluate cybersecurity startups, tools, and platforms for innovation maturity and strategic fit with SGS’s Cybersecurity ambitions under the SGS DIGITAL TRUST offering..
• Provide technical insight and high-level due diligence for cyber-related build–buy–partner–invest evaluations.
• Work with the Innovation Design Lead to shape early Cyber Trust concepts, frameworks, or service ideas.
• Contribute expert insight to Digital Trust marketing, thought leadership, and cross-functional awareness activities.
• Work cross-functionally with business lines, M&A, R&D, innovation teams, and IT on early-stage technology assessments.

Qualifications

Essential Experience:

• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Cryptography, Distributed Systems, or a related field.
• Proven capability in applied cybersecurity, secure system design, architecture analysis, or advanced cryptographic work, with a strong record of delivering impactful solutions.
• Broad understanding of core cybersecurity concepts, including red teaming principles, SOC/MDR models, forensics, vulnerability discovery, and secure software practices.
• Ability to translate complex cybersecurity challenges into clear implications for Cyber Trust services and strategic recommendations.
• Strong analytical and systems-thinking mindset — able to assess trust challenges at a strategic level and connect technical insights to business outcomes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, comfortable engaging senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Innovative and pragmatic, with a passion for emerging cybersecurity technologies and the future of Digital Trust.

Desirable Skills:

• Familiarity with advanced trust technologies such as identity/key management, zero trust, confidential computing, secure enclaves, post-quantum cryptography (PQC), and multi-party computation (MPC).
• Understanding of major cyber regulations (CRA, NIS2, sector-specific rules) and their implications for Cyber Trust services.
• Experience working with cybersecurity startups, research labs, or innovation environments, including technical due diligence and strategic fit assessments.
• Ability to evaluate cybersecurity tools and research for innovation potential and scalability.
• Strong storytelling skills to shape strategic narratives around cybersecurity risks and opportunities

Additional Information

Why SGS?

• Opportunity to work with a global leader in inspection, verification, testing, and certification.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Join Us: At SGS, we are dedicated to fostering an open, friendly, and supportive culture that thrives on teamwork. We value diversity and provide endless opportunities to learn, grow your expertise, and fulfil your potential.