Senior Research Director, Analyst – Cybersecurity Strategy
Job Description:
- Serve as an authority on cybersecurity strategy for CIOs in high-risk industries
- Deliver research and recommendations on cybersecurity governance, risk management frameworks, and advanced cybersecurity technologies
- Analyze industry trends, threat intelligence, and technology disruptions to forecast future risks
- Present cybersecurity research and thought leadership in 1-to-1 conversations and at Gartner events
- Support clients in evaluating and selecting cybersecurity vendors and solutions
- Collaborate with other Gartner Analysts to develop comprehensive, actionable research on cybersecurity priorities
Requirements:
- 10+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity leadership roles
- At least 3 years in a technology leadership role
- Proven track record advising CIOs and C-suite executives on cybersecurity strategy, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance
- Strong understanding of the regulatory landscape and compliance requirements for high-risk industries
- Experience with vendor selection and technology evaluation for cybersecurity solutions
- Exceptional communication skills
- Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus
- Confident presenter, able to engage audiences from one-on-one executive briefings to large-scale conferences
- Analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize technology, business, and threat trends to identify patterns and deliver clear, actionable recommendations
- Collaborative team player who thrives in a global, cross-functional environment
Benefits:
- Generous PTO
- 401k match up to $7,200 per year
- Opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
- Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance or role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan
- Flexible work arrangements
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