The Information systems agency of Armenia is supporting the creation of the Armenian e-society. In leadership with the Government and the Central Bank of Armenia, our mission is to implement key standards for how public services and digital projects should be delivered. Our guiding standard is the “Digital Architecture of Armenia,” a Government-approved approach that places interoperability, security, and high-quality service delivery at its core. Our team consists of technology and policy-making specialists from various sectors, and we work transparently, engaging both the public and private sectors to help Armenia realize its goal of becoming a truly electronic society.

Are you passionate about cybersecurity research, innovation, and shaping the future of digital security in Armenia? The Information Systems Agency of Armenia (ISAA) is seeking a motivated Research and Development (R&D) Officer to coordinate and advance national cybersecurity research, development, and innovation (RDI) initiatives. You will play a key role in identifying emerging cybersecurity technologies, supporting research and pilot projects, and helping transition innovations into operational capabilities, while collaborating with academia, government, and industry stakeholders.

• Support development and maintenance of national cybersecurity research and innovation priorities and roadmaps aligned with ISAA strategy and national cybersecurity objectives.
• Analyze and assess cybersecurity technologies, solutions, developments, and processes.
• Monitor emerging cybersecurity trends and research outcomes.
• Support the selection and application of relevant frameworks, standards, methods, tools, and protocols, including contributing to proof-of-concepts, pilot activities, and transition of validated research outcomes into operational cybersecurity capabilities.
• Coordinate cybersecurity research and innovation projects, including contributing to Terms of Reference (ToRs), concept notes, and project documentation.
• Monitor and evaluate performance, maturity, and impact of cybersecurity research and innovation initiatives using defined metrics and reporting mechanisms.
• Support grant and coordinate cybersecurity research funding initiatives at national and international level, including identifying funding opportunities, supporting proposal development, and facilitating participation in international research programs.
• Contribute to cybersecurity capacity-building activities, including awareness, theoretical and practical training, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.
• Conduct horizon scanning and foresight activities to assess cybersecurity risks and opportunities associated with emerging and disruptive technologies.
• Facilitate collaboration between government, private sector, academia, and international partners to strengthen the national cybersecurity innovation ecosystem.
• Identify cross-sectoral cybersecurity practices and propose their application in new contexts or through innovative approaches.
• Cooperate with academic institutions and research partners on joint activities and applied research.
• Communicate, present, and translate research outcomes into policy, operational, and capacity-building recommendations for relevant stakeholders.

• Knowledge of cybersecurity-related research, development, and innovation (RDI) lifecycle management.
• Understanding technology transfer and commercialization principles.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity standards, methodologies, and frameworks.
• Awareness of security implications of emerging technologies (AI, quantum, IoT, OT, cloud-native systems, digital identity, etc.).
• Knowledge of research program governance and performance evaluation methodologies.
• Awareness of legal, regulatory, and legislative requirements on releasing or using cybersecurity-related technologies.
• Multidisciplinary understanding of cybersecurity.
• Knowledge of international cybersecurity research programs and funding mechanisms.
• Experience with responsible information disclosure procedures.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Experience in stakeholder coordination and partnership building.
• Project and program coordination skills in policy-technology integration.

Please send your CV to hr@isaa.am, ensuring you mention the position name Research and Development (R&D) Officer in Cybersecurity in the subject line of the email.