Head of Analyst Relations — SSE & AI Strategy

Trellix; Raleigh (NC); Remote; 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 our engagement strategy with top industry analysts, driving thought leadership and market positioning in SSE, AI, and data security. This role will shape analyst perceptions, influence reports, and translate insights into strategic decisions.

The position reports to the VP of Global Marketing and collaborates with product, technology, sales, and marketing to run a cohesive analyst relations program.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of experience in Analyst Relations, Corporate Communications, or Product Marketing within cybersecurity, cloud security, or enterprise security.
• Strong understanding of Security Service Edge (SSE), Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), AI, data security and Zero Trust Network Access (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, with the ability to manage multiple dependencies with internal stakeholders and multiple initiatives simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong industry connections with key analysts covering SSE, cybersecurity, or related segments (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop & Execute Analyst Relations Strategy: Define and execute a comprehensive 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.

Job description

Skyhigh Security is seeking a Head of Analyst Relations to lead our engagement strategy with top industry analysts, driving thought leadership and market positioning in SSE, AI, and data security. This role will shape analyst perceptions, influence reports, and translate insights into strategic decisions.

The position reports to the VP of Global Marketing and collaborates with product, technology, sales, and marketing to run a cohesive analyst relations program.