Senior) Research Analyst (m / f / d)
Remote (Europa or North America), full-time
Join KuppingerCole Analysts AG, an independent research and advisory firm at the forefront of Cybersecurity and Identity & Access Management (IAM). As a leading European analyst company focusing on Identity & Access Management (IAM), Cybersecurity, and Digital Transformation, we are looking for an energetic (Senior) Research Analyst with excellent writing skills to complement our team of Analysts.
In this role, you will support our Research Team by analysing vendors, products, and trends in the field of IAM, digital / decentralized identity as well as cybersecurity and in creating independent research documents and presentations. If you are digital native and have a knowledge in these fields, if you are strong in researching and analysing information out of a variety of sources, if you are capable of translating complex themes into focused reports and presentations, targeting business and IT decision makers, if you are a good speaker and your English is excellent in speaking and writing – then you are the right person for KuppingerCole.
Your responsibilities
- Quantitative and qualitative research across IAM, CIAM, IGA, PAM, Zero Trust Architectures, Endpoint / Network / XDR security, OT / ICS security, and cloud security
- Analyzing policy landscapes including GDPR, CCPA, PSD2 / 3, NIS2, and DORA
- Track emerging threats including identity-centric attack vectors and adversary tradecraft using MITRE ATT&CK, D3FEND, and ATLAS frameworks
- Guide enterprise strategy through maturity assessments, architectural gap analyses, and security posture evaluations
- Evaluate vendor ecosystems and contribute to KuppingerCole's renowned Leadership Compass and Buyer's Compass publications
- Moderate expert panels and lead thought leadership discussions
- Present at premier events including KuppingerCole conferences, webinars, and external industry forums
Job requirements
Bachelor’s degree required, master’s or advanced degree a plus10+ years in cybersecurity, IAM, or identity-driven security architectureProven track record evaluating technology vendors and conducting RFI / RFP processesStrong analytical writing for both technical practitioners and C-level executivesIndependent work style with ability to manage complex projects end-to-endIdentity Protocols : Deep knowledge of SAML, OIDC, OAuth2, and RegoSecurity Frameworks : Working knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, NIST SP 800-207 (Zero Trust), NIST SP 800-53, NIST CSF, FedRAMP, CIS ControlsAuthentication Technologies : MFA, FIDO passkeys, risk-adaptive authenticationGovernance Models : RBAC, ABAC / PBAC, IGA, identity fabricsSecurity Standards : CVE, STIX, YARA for cybersecurity; ISO 27001 / 27017, CSA Cloud Controls MatrixIndustry Standards (Preferred) : HIPAA, NERC CIP, PCI DSS experience valuedExcellent English written and oral / presentation skills at level C1 or higherStrong ability to researchReadiness to travelOur offer
Does that sound interesting to you? Basically, we offer you a rewarding job in an expanding, global company. You will work in an international, friendly, and open-minded team on highly interesting projects.
More reasons to join KuppingerCole Analysts :
A challenging job in an expanding, global company. You will work with an international, friendly and open-minded team on interesting projectsAn attractive base salary, retirement contribution, and a bonus programA permanent position with flexible working hoursFlexible remote work with occasional travel for conferences and client engagementsModern working environment and high-quality equipmentConstant visibility and gain of reputation through contributions to our reports, blogposts, video, and audio publicationsIndustry influence through independent research that shapes market directionGlobal reach working with enterprise and government clients worldwideClient diversity from startups to Fortune 500 companies across multiple industriesPublishing opportunities to establish yourself as a recognized thought leaderStrategic visibility at the intersection of cybersecurity and digital identityMarket recognition through high-visibility research publications and speaking opportunitiesIndividual support in further developing personal and technical skillsGood working atmosphere in an appealing and increasingly diverse company with flat hierarchies and short decision-making processesInterested?
Please send your application by email (no offer for temporary work) indicating your salary expectation to [email protected].