Cybersecurity Strategy Director for CIOs

Visa Hunt; United States; Hybrid; USD 172,000 - 202,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401k match

Stock purchase plan

Generous PTO

Job summary

Gartner, Inc. is seeking a Senior Director Analyst with deep cybersecurity expertise to advise CIOs across industries on resilient, future-ready defense strategies and actionable insights.

You will present research at Gartner events, collaborate with fellow analysts, and guide clients in evaluating cybersecurity vendors and solutions tailored to industry needs. Fluency in English is required; strong communication and executive engagement are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity leadership roles.
• Proven track record advising CIOs and C-suite executives on cybersecurity strategy, risk mitigation, and market trends.
• Experience with vendor selection and technology evaluation for cybersecurity solutions.
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to publish cybersecurity research for CIOs. Fluency in English required.
• Confident presenter capable of engaging audiences from executive briefings to conferences.
• Analytical mindset to synthesize tech, business, and threat trends into actionable recommendations.
• Collaborative team player in a global, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an authority on cybersecurity strategy for CIOs around the globe, guiding clients on best practices for defending against cyber threats and data breaches.
• Deliver research and recommendations to CIOs on cybersecurity technologies, markets, and emerging trends.
• Analyze industry trends, threat intelligence, and disruptions to forecast future risks and inform strategic planning.
• Present cybersecurity research and thought leadership in 1-to-1 conversations and at Gartner events, webinars, and client workshops with C-suite executives.
• Support clients in evaluating and selecting cybersecurity vendors and solutions tailored to industry needs.
• Collaborate with Gartner Analysts to develop actionable research addressing top cybersecurity priorities of CIOs.

Skills

Advising CIOs

Vendor selection

Communication skills

Public speaking

Analytical mindset

Team collaboration

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Gartner, Inc. is seeking a Senior Director Analyst with deep cybersecurity expertise to advise CIOs across industries on resilient, future-ready defense strategies and actionable insights.

You will present research at Gartner events, collaborate with fellow analysts, and guide clients in evaluating cybersecurity vendors and solutions tailored to industry needs. Fluency in English is required; strong communication and executive engagement are essential.