Principal Emerging Technologies Professional Pr...

@ ISACA

About ISACA

ISACA (www.isaca.org) champions the global workforce advancing trust in technology. For over 55 years, ISACA has empowered its community of over 185,000 members with knowledge, credentials, training and networks. With a presence in more than 190 countries and nearly 230 chapters worldwide, ISACA supports every stage of professional growth in information security, governance, assurance, risk management, data privacy and emerging tech.

Overview

The Principal Emerging Technologies Professional Practices plays a critical role in shaping ISACA’s technical content strategy and advancing its position as a global thought leader in digital trust and innovation. This role develops forward-looking content and hands-on learning environments in cybersecurity, cloud, AI, and disruptive technologies, while serving as a subject matter expert and strategic advisor.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of emerging technical content for training, research deliverables, and credentialing materials.
• Create virtual laboratory environments and ensure functionality with best practices.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners for conference and event content.
• Recruit, manage, and support volunteer groups of subject matter experts.
• Support hands-on learning and research for new technical tools and simulations.
• Respond to customer support tickets with detailed explanations and escalate as needed.
• Participate in strategic alliance building to increase ISACA’s visibility.

Qualifications

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Instructional Design or related field; 8-10 years experience in technical content development and hands-on lab environments; familiarity with cybersecurity tools such as CyberChef, Kibana, Metasploit Framework, Nmap, OpenVAS, Security Onion, Wireshark; proficiency with PowerShell and Python.

Preferred: Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Technology Management, Information Systems, Digital Learning or Educational Technology; 10+ years of relevant experience; experience with performance-based assessments and online lab deployment; certifications like AWS Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified AI Practitioner, Azure Associate, CCOA, CEH, CISSP, CISM.

Competencies/Skills

• Strategic and systems-level thinking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong collaboration across global teams.
• Passion for innovation, learning, and professional advancement.

Travel & Work Environment

Requires periodic travel (5-10%) to industry or ISACA events for thought leadership and evangelism.

Compensation & Benefits

The annual base salary ranges between $109,138 and $163,759, exclusive of additional incentives and benefits. Specific pay is based on skills, experience, market trends, internal equity, and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ISACA is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees.

Benefits Information

ISACA offers career opportunities enriched with professional benefits and growth pathways.

Key skills/competency

• Emerging Technologies
• Technical Content
• Cybersecurity
• Cloud
• Artificial Intelligence
• Virtual Labs
• Hands-on Learning
• Subject Matter Expertise
• Research
• Strategic Advisory