Head of Analyst Relations — Security & AI Market Leader

Trellix; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Support for Community Involvement

Job summary

Skyhigh Security is seeking a Head of Analyst Relations to lead and execute our engagement strategy with key industry analysts, driving thought leadership and market positioning in the Security Service Edge (SSE), AI and data security domains. This role will shape analyst perceptions, influence industry reports, and integrate market insights into strategic decision-making.

Reporting to the VP of Global Marketing, you will collaborate with product, technology, sales and marketing teams to build a

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of experience in Analyst Relations, Corporate Communications, or Product Marketing within cybersecurity, cloud security, or enterprise security.
• Strong understanding of SSE, SWG, CASB, AI, data security and ZTNA.
• Proven experience managing Magic Quadrant, Wave, and other analyst evaluations.
• Exceptional storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical capabilities into compelling business narratives.
• Technical acumen to engage with analysts on complex cybersecurity concepts.
• Project management expertise to manage multiple dependencies and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong industry connections with key analysts covering SSE and related segments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an AR strategy aligned with Skyhigh Security’s business objectives, enhancing brand presence in the market.
• Own major analyst evaluations (e.g., Gartner Magic Quadrant, Forrester Wave) by driving messaging, coordinating responses, and ensuring alignment with corporate strategy.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key industry analysts from Gartner, Forrester, IDC, and other influential firms.
• Manage regular analyst inquiries, briefings, and research engagements to effectively showcase Skyhigh Security’s vision, strategy, and innovations.
• Coordinate with executives, product, technology, and marketing teams to gather key data for analyst engagements.
• Develop and refine briefing materials, leveraging existing messaging frameworks to support analyst submissions.
• Partner with sales and marketing to integrate analyst insights into customer messaging, competitive positioning, and go-to-market strategies.
• Work with PR and marketing teams to amplify analyst insights across thought leadership content and communications.

Skills

Analyst Relations

Corporate Communications

Product Marketing

Job description

Skyhigh Security is seeking a Head of Analyst Relations to lead and execute our engagement strategy with key industry analysts, driving thought leadership and market positioning in the Security Service Edge (SSE), AI and data security domains. This role will shape analyst perceptions, influence industry reports, and integrate market insights into strategic decision-making.

Reporting to the VP of Global Marketing, you will collaborate with product, technology, sales and marketing teams to build a