Senior Director Analyst – Cloud Native Security

Gartner; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous paid time off

Medical, Dental & Vision plans

401K matching

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Gartner is looking for a Senior Director in Business & Technology Insights to produce market predictions and drive client engagement. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of relevant experience, along with excellent communication, analytical, and presentation skills. This role involves developing insights and strategies, mentoring analysts, and providing guidance on cloud-native security practices. The position embraces a collaborative culture with strong professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Ability to establish credibility with executives.
• Proficient in analyzing and synthesizing data.
• Deep knowledge of cloud-native security and related areas.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative insights and actionable approaches for clients.
• Research and analyze market trends and provide strategic advice.
• Mentor junior analysts and engage clients regularly.
• Develop and deliver presentation materials for events.

Skills

Executive presence

Research skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Communication

Business acumen

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

About the role

Gartner Analysts create insights, market predictions and best practices for leading organizations. A Senior Director in Business & Technology Insights leads content creation, drives client engagement through meetings, sales support, and conferences, and influences strategy through research.

What you will do

• Create innovative, thought provoking insights.
• Develop new ideas and actionable approaches to client needs.
• Analyze root causes of client barriers and reframe thinking to drive strategy.
• Establish research positions across an analyst team.
• Provide provocative insights to Gartner leaders.
• Research, analyze, and predict market trends and shifts.
• Give clients actionable advice via virtual or face‑to‑face interactions.
• Create and deliver high‑value presentation materials for Gartner events and client briefings.
• Support research and sales alignment, provide sales support and peer review, and identify research process improvements.
• Mentor junior analysts and coach team members.
• Engage clients regularly to keep them connected to Gartner research.

What you will need

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; graduate degree preferred.
• 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Executive presence and ability to establish credibility with executives.
• Strong organizational, research, writing, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Proficient in analyzing, synthesizing data, and defending conclusions.
• Excellent communication, able to explain complex concepts concisely.
• Subject matter expert comfortable with large speaking engagements.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Deep knowledge of global competitive landscape in the subject area.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate cross‑functionally.
• Adaptability in highly matrixed environments.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Subject Matter Expertise

Apply in‑depth knowledge of cloud‑native security, vendor selection, deployment, and architectural best practices. Focus areas include:

• IaaS and PaaS native security capabilities of hyperscalers.
• IaaS and PaaS add‑on security solutions (e.g., CNAPP).
• SaaS general security capabilities and add‑on solutions.
• Cloud sovereignty and supporting security controls.
• The intersection of cloud security and GenAI/AI agents.

What you will get

• Competitive salary, generous paid time off, charity match program.
• Medical, Dental & Vision plans, Parental Leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401K matching.
• Collaborative, inclusive culture that embraces diversity.
• Professional development and unlimited growth opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Gartner provides 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. Gartner is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including those with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans may request reasonable accommodation.