Engagement Manager, IT Strategy, Cyber

Gartner; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 168,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

401(k) match

Stock purchase opportunity

Annual bonus plan

Job summary

Gartner is seeking an Engagement Manager Cybersecurity to design, implement, and optimize security solutions for a rapidly evolving landscape. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in cybersecurity and strong expertise in cloud security architectures across major platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

This role emphasizes strategic thinking, client engagement, and the ability to craft tailored security solutions, ensuring alignment with industry best practices. Gartner offers competitive compensation and an environment that supports professional development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience, including specializations in security architecture.
• Hands-on experience with security solutions including cloud security and endpoint security.
• Expertise in security frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and COBIT.

Responsibilities

• Design and document secure solutions for enterprise environments.
• Create tailored security strategies focused on organizational objectives.
• Optimize incident response capabilities and data protection measures.

Skills

Cloud Security

Security Architecture

Risk Management

Technical Communication

Analytical Excellence

Collaborative Leadership

Consulting Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

SIEM tools

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Engagement Manager Cybersecurity

Join Gartner Consulting, where insights meet execution. We partner with leaders across industries to address their most critical priorities and achieve measurable results. As a Cybersecurity Consultant, you will leverage Gartner's comprehensive research and tools to design, implement, and optimize cutting‑edge security solutions for a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

What You’ll Do

• Design Security Architectures: Architect and document secure solutions for enterprise environments, including applications, networks, and hybrid cloud systems, ensuring alignment with industry best practices.
• Develop Comprehensive Strategies: Create security strategies tailored to organizational objectives, with a focus on scalability, resilience, and adaptability to emerging threats.
• Secure Cloud Architectures: Design robust cloud architectures for AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, incorporating secure access, encryption, and compliance measures.
• Optimize Enterprise Security: Recommend tools and processes to enhance incident response capabilities, data protection, and threat detection.
• Provide Deployment Oversight: Offer guidance during the implementation of architectural designs, ensuring adherence to security frameworks and strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work with cross‑functional teams, including IT, compliance, and business units, to ensure alignment with regulatory and business requirements.
• Assess and Advise: Conduct detailed cloud security assessments, ensuring alignment with industry frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, COBIT, GDPR, HIPAA, and CMMC. Provide actionable recommendations to address gaps and enhance security postures.
• Design Secure Cloud Environments: Develop and implement cloud‑native security architectures for platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, incorporating zero‑trust principles, identity and access management (IAM), and data encryption strategies.
• Optimize Cybersecurity Programs: Lead initiatives to improve incident response plans, vulnerability management, and compliance strategies, driving resilience against emerging threats.
• Harness Emerging Technologies: Evaluate the implications of AI, machine learning, IoT, and blockchain for cloud security, incorporating these innovations into client strategies.
• Deliver Client Value: Collaborate with stakeholders to identify risks, implement remediation strategies, and ensure compliance with evolving regulatory landscapes.
• Develop Best Practices: Create and implement cloud security policies, IT controls, and governance frameworks tailored to organizational needs.
• Educate and Empower: Train client teams on cloud security best practices, fostering a culture of proactive risk management and awareness.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or Finance, with a proper technical focus.
• 5+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience, including specializations in security architecture, governance, and operations.
• Hands‑on experience with security solutions including cloud security, endpoint security, vulnerability management, network security technologies such as firewalls and IPS/IPS, content filtering, authentication systems, log management, encryption a plus.
• Hands‑on experience designing and implementing secure architectures for leading cloud platforms, including:
  • AWS (Secure Hub, IAM, Config, CloudTrail, GuardDuty).
  • Azure (Security Center, Policy, Defender for Cloud).
  • Google Cloud (Security Command Center, Identity‑Aware Proxy, Chronicle).
• Expertise in security frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and COBIT.
• Experience with analyzing and recommending practical guidance for how AI should be used to transform cyber security offense and defense capabilities.
• Experience with IT/OT security architectures and strategies.
• Experience with SIEM tools like Splunk, Elastic Stack, or cloud‑native solutions for threat detection and response.
• Experience implementing zero‑trust architectures, with a deep understanding of network segmentation, identity‑centric security models, and real‑time monitoring.

Certifications (Preferred)

• Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).
• Vendor‑specific certifications such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, or Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer.

Technical Expertise

• Cloud Security Architectures: Deep expertise in designing secure cloud solutions using AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
• Strong grasp of emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning, and blockchain, with the ability to assess their implications for cloud security and privacy.
• Familiarity with automation frameworks and tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation, for infrastructure‑as‑code deployments.
• Experience leading technical security audits and remediation efforts for complex cloud ecosystems.
• Network Security Design: Experience architecting secure network infrastructures, including firewalls, VPNs, and secure web gateways.
• In‑depth knowledge of identity and access management (IAM), including policies, role‑based access control (RBAC), and single sign‑on (SSO) solutions.
• Proficiency in designing IAM systems with SSO, MFA, and privileged access management (PAM) solutions.
• Expertise in vulnerability management using tools like Qualys, Tenable, or Nessus, integrated with cloud security practices.

Skills and Attributes

• Consulting Experience and Client Engagement: Proven ability to build trust and credibility with clients through consulting delivery and value‑driven results.
• Collaborative Leadership: Skilled at working across teams and influencing decision‑making to ensure alignment with security objectives.
• Technical Communication: Proficiency in simplifying complex technical issues into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences, including client executives.
• Analytical Excellence: Advanced problem‑solving skills, with the ability to assess risks, prioritize issues, and deliver innovative solutions.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align security strategies with overarching business goals, ensuring security enhances operational efficiency.
• Adaptability: Agility to navigate the fast‑paced nature of security consulting, staying ahead of emerging threats and technologies.

Benefits

Gartner offers world‑class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers. In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive.

• Generous PTO
• 401(k) match up to $7,200 per year
• Opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
• Competitive base salary range of $168,000 – $199,000
• Annual bonus plan and role‑based, uncapped sales incentive plan

Equity and Accommodations

Gartner is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including those with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation by calling Human Resources at +1 (203) 964‑0096 or emailing [e-mail].

EEO Statement

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