Global Event Security Lead

Gartner Inc.; Fort Myers (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gartner Inc. is seeking an experienced security leader to oversee security and safety programs for global events and offices. The role focuses on risk-based security planning, vendor coordination, and executive protection in fast-paced environments.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners worldwide, traveling up to 40% to ensure secure event execution and regulatory compliance across Gartner locations.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of event security operations experience, preferably with private-sector organizations for large events.
• Experience managing security vendors, guard services, and venue security teams.
• Knowledge of threat management, protective intelligence and personal protective processes.

Responsibilities

• Assess, identify, and implement security standards for Gartner events based on risk.
• Partner with Conferences and events teams to determine security measures.
• Manage event security vendors and on-site security to Gartner standards.
• Liaise with venue security, local law enforcement, and venue management at Gartner locations.
• Ensure Gartner events meet legal security and health & safety requirements.
• Implement crisis management plans and respond to emergencies as they arise.
• Operate under executive and VIP security standards; coordinate intelligence gathering with GSS partners.
• Engage external industry resources for best practices in event security.

Skills

Event security ops

Vendor management

Threat management

Compliance knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Budget management

Executive protection

Presentation skills

Job description

Gartner Inc. is seeking an experienced security leader to oversee security and safety programs for global events and offices. The role focuses on risk-based security planning, vendor coordination, and executive protection in fast-paced environments.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners worldwide, traveling up to 40% to ensure secure event execution and regulatory compliance across Gartner locations.