Senior Analyst (Cybersecurity)

Everest Group; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable advisory firm in Gurugram, India, is seeking a Senior Analyst to focus on cybersecurity research and advisory. This role involves analyzing market dynamics and service capabilities while engaging with senior stakeholders. Candidates should have 1-3 years of experience in cybersecurity or IT roles and possess strong analytical and communication skills. This position offers opportunities for significant contributions to research outputs and business development activities.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in research, advisory, or consulting roles focused on cybersecurity.
• Understanding cybersecurity concepts like managed security services and cloud security.
• Strong interest in cybersecurity, digital risk, and technology services.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop research topics on cybersecurity market evolution.
• Structure analytical frameworks and manage research workstreams.
• Lead modules of custom research and advisory engagements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

1-3 years in cybersecurity, IT, or digital technologies

Post-MBA experience

Job description

The Senior Analyst works within the Engineering & IT (EIT) practice, focusing on research and advisory related to cybersecurity services, technologies, and market trends. The role involves analyzing how enterprises and service providers address evolving security challenges across IT, cloud, digital, and engineering environments.

The Senior Analyst contributes to published research and custom advisory engagements by delivering fact-based insights on cybersecurity market dynamics, service provider capabilities, and solution offerings. The role requires tracking emerging cybersecurity themes, supporting client decision-making, and engaging with senior stakeholders through research-driven discussions.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and develop research topics aligned with cybersecurity market evolution and client priorities
• Structure analytical frameworks and manage workstreams to deliver high-quality research outputs within defined timelines
• Contribute significantly to the published research agenda for cybersecurity within the EIT practice
• Lead defined modules or medium-sized custom research and advisory engagements focused on cybersecurity services and solutions
• Build and deepen domain expertise across cybersecurity technologies, services, and delivery models by leveraging internal subject matter experts and external sources
• Support business development activities, including proposal development, solution positioning, and client discussions
• Engage proactively with external stakeholders through analyst interactions, executive conversations, and ongoing client relationship management

Skills & activities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to structure complex cybersecurity topics into clear insights
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet tight deadlines
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in team-based environments
• Ability to quickly build expertise across cybersecurity domains, technologies, and service models
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, non-hierarchical, and ambiguous environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)

Education & experience

• 1–3 years of experience in one or more of the following:
• Research, advisory, or consulting roles focused on cybersecurity, IT services, or digital technologies
• Global sourcing or strategy teams within consulting firms or service providers with exposure to cybersecurity services
• Understanding of cybersecurity concepts such as managed security services, cloud security, identity, application security, infrastructure security, data protection, and GRC
• Familiarity with enterprise IT environments and their security implications across cloud, digital, and engineering platforms
• Ability to understand market trends in outsourcing, managed services, shared services, and offshoring in the context of cybersecurity
• 1 to 3 years of post-MBA experience in technology, advisory, research, or outsourcing strategy roles
• Strong interest in cybersecurity, digital risk, and technology services
• Prior experience in technology or cybersecurity-focused roles is a plus
• Exposure to deal solutioning, RFP responses, or service provider evaluations in cybersecurity or IT services is an advantage