Executive Partner -CISO SRM (Healthcare)

Gartner, Inc.; Texas; Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Gartner, Inc. in the United States seeks an Executive Partner for CISOs (G4CISO) to lead a portfolio of 25–30+ clients from global Health and high-tech sectors, delivering value through briefings, workshops, roundtables, and Gartner events.

The role requires 15+ years in executive security leadership (CISO or equivalent), strong consulting and client-facing skills, and hands-on security expertise across SIEM, IAM, cloud and AI security. It is a home-based, hybrid role with onsite support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 15+ years in executive security leadership roles including CISO or equivalent.
• Proven experience leading and scaling enterprise security programs, operations, teams and capabilities.
• Experience in executive-level consulting, sales or client-facing leadership roles.
• Strong expertise in security strategy, risk management and aligning cybersecurity to business objectives.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, IAM, threat/vulnerability management, and cloud security.
• Governance, metrics, and board-level reporting experience; vendor management emphasized.
• Prior consulting experience with a large firm is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 25–30+ clients (CISOs and security leaders) with regular briefings and workshops.
• Deliver value via virtual and on-site sessions, roundtables, webinars and Gartner events.
• Coach and mentor clients on critical security initiatives and obstacles.
• Collaborate with Sales, Analysts, Client Managers and peers to ensure value delivery.
• Support retention and contribute to regional growth through prospecting and account planning.

Skills

Executive security leadership

CISO

Security strategy

Risk management

Consulting

Client-facing leadership

AI security

Security governance

Vendor management

Board reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SIEM

IAM

Threat and vulnerability management

Endpoint security

Network security

Cloud security

Application security

AI security

Job description

About this role:

Gartner for CISOs (G4CISO) is an executive-level advisory service within the broader Gartner Executive Technology Services Product Suite that delivers expert insights and guidance tailored to each client’s context and most critical information and cyber security initiatives. Global Executive Partners team specializes in Security and Risk Management. We equip security leaders with indispensable insights, advice and tools to achieve their mission-critical priorities today and build the successful security organizations of tomorrow. If you like working with a generous, supportive, high-performing team, Gartner is where you want to be.

What you will do:

You will manage a portfolio of 25 - 30+ clients, typically CISOs and Leaders of Cybersecurity, from global Fortune 1000 Health organizations and large high-tech industries As their Executive Partner, you will be delivering value through regular briefings, a mix of on-site and virtual workshops, roundtables, webinars and by attending relevant Gartner events, etc. As someone who has previously been in their shoes before (or someone who has equivalent experience), you will use your knowledge and expertise, along with additional Gartner resources and research, to coach and mentor your clients on critical initiatives and obstacles for today and tomorrow specifically within the Security Risk Management space Collaboration is key. You will work closely with several internal Gartner teams to ensure value is delivered. These can include Sales teams, Analysts, Client Managers, and your peers across other domains This role is a client-facing position that requires a high level of Executive presence, adaptability and ability to build trust and deliver value. In addition, this role requires communication, diplomacy, coaching and presentation skills. Responsible for member retention and for contributing toward growth in the region through direct support of Gartner Sales in prospect cultivation, account plan development and value demonstration activities This is a predominantly a home-based role, where you will operate as an individual contributor managing your own calendar and other administrative tasks; you will be delivering value to your client portfolio virtually with approximately 25% onsite support.

We’d love to talk to you if you have:

Bachelor's degree required. 15+ years of experience in executive security leadership roles, including CISO, Security Practice Leader, or equivalent, preferably within Healthcare Payer, Provider, or Life Sciences organizations. Proven experience leading and scaling enterprise security programs, operations, teams, and capabilities. Experience in executive-level consulting, sales, or client-facing leadership roles. Strong expertise in security strategy, risk management, and aligning cybersecurity initiatives to business objectives. Hands-on experience with modern security technologies and practices, including SIEM, IAM, threat and vulnerability management, endpoint, network and cloud security, application/product security, and AI security. Demonstrated success establishing security governance, metrics, board-level reporting, and vendor management programs. Ability to articulate and demonstrate the business value of cybersecurity to executive and board audiences. Prior consulting experience with a large consulting firm preferred but not required. LI-TK3

Who are we?

At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world. Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities. Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to 20,000 associates globally who support over 13,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That’s why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here.

What makes Gartner a great place to work?

Our vast, virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities – opportunities that may not even exist right now – for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance. We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients. Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations. We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.

Gartner is the world authority on AI

At Gartner, you’ll join a company at the very center of the AI revolution. Gartner has proactive, objective guidance throughout clients’ AI journeys. We set the standard for how organizations leverage artificial intelligence to drive meaningful impact. You’ll have access to unmatched resources, expertise, and technology, and play a key role in helping Gartner and our clients innovate and grow as we leverage AI to transform business and technology landscapes. It’s an exciting time to be at Gartner, with limitless opportunities to make a real impact, grow your skills, and build a lasting, meaningful career in a field that’s reshaping the way we operate. If you’re passionate about AI and want to be part of a team that’s guiding the leaders who shape the world, Gartner is the place for you.

What do we offer?

Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 160,000 USD - 194,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. Our talent acquisition team will provide the specific opportunity on our bonus or incentive programs to eligible candidates. We also offer market leading benefit programs including generous PTO, a 401k match up to $7,200 per year, the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount, and more. The policy of Gartner is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity. Gartner is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company’s career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling Human Resources at [phone] or by sending an email to [e-mail].