Senior Director, Analyst - Cybersecurity Strategy for CIOs - Remote US

Visa Hunt; United States; Remote; USD 172,000 - 202,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401k match

Stock purchase plan

Generous PTO

Job summary

Gartner, Inc. is seeking a Senior Director Analyst with deep cybersecurity expertise to advise CIOs across industries on resilient, future-ready defense strategies and actionable insights.

You will present research at Gartner events, collaborate with fellow analysts, and guide clients in evaluating cybersecurity vendors and solutions tailored to industry needs. Fluency in English is required; strong communication and executive engagement are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity leadership roles.
• Proven track record advising CIOs and C-suite executives on cybersecurity strategy, risk mitigation, and market trends.
• Experience with vendor selection and technology evaluation for cybersecurity solutions.
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to publish cybersecurity research for CIOs. Fluency in English required.
• Confident presenter capable of engaging audiences from executive briefings to conferences.
• Analytical mindset to synthesize tech, business, and threat trends into actionable recommendations.
• Collaborative team player in a global, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an authority on cybersecurity strategy for CIOs around the globe, guiding clients on best practices for defending against cyber threats and data breaches.
• Deliver research and recommendations to CIOs on cybersecurity technologies, markets, and emerging trends.
• Analyze industry trends, threat intelligence, and disruptions to forecast future risks and inform strategic planning.
• Present cybersecurity research and thought leadership in 1-to-1 conversations and at Gartner events, webinars, and client workshops with C-suite executives.
• Support clients in evaluating and selecting cybersecurity vendors and solutions tailored to industry needs.
• Collaborate with Gartner Analysts to develop actionable research addressing top cybersecurity priorities of CIOs.

Skills

Advising CIOs

Vendor selection

Communication skills

Public speaking

Analytical mindset

Team collaboration

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

What are we looking for:

Gartner is seeking a Senior Director Analyst with deep expertise in cybersecurity to advise CIOs across a variety of industries on building resilient, future-ready cyber defense strategies. This role is ideal for a strategic expert who understands the unique security challenges facing organizations in these sectors and can deliver actionable insights to help CIOs protect their organizations from evolving cyber threats.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as an authority on cybersecurity strategy for CIOs around the globe, guiding clients on best practices for defending against cyber threats, data breaches, and emerging attack vectors.
• Deliver research and recommendations to CIOs on cybersecurity technologies, markets, and emerging trends.
• Analyze industry trends, threat intelligence, and technology disruptions (e.g., quantum computing, agentic commerce) to forecast future risks and inform strategic planning.
• Present cybersecurity research and thought leadership in 1-to-1 conversations and at Gartner events, webinars, and client workshops, engaging with C-suite executives and technology leaders.
• Support clients in evaluating and selecting cybersecurity vendors and solutions tailored to the unique needs of industries.
• Collaborate with other Gartner Analysts to develop comprehensive, actionable research that addresses the top cybersecurity priorities of CIOs in these sectors.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelors degree and 12+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity leadership roles with at least 3 years in a technology leadership role or an equivelant combination of education and experience.
• Proven track record advising CIOs and C-suite executives on cybersecurity strategy, risk mitigation, and emerging market trends.
• Experience with vendor selection and technology evaluation for cybersecurity solutions is highly desirable.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the writing abilities to create an on-going portfolio of published cybersecurity research for the role of CIO. Fluency in English is required; additional languages are a plus.
• Confident presenter, able to engage audiences from one-on-one executive briefings to large-scale conferences.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize technology, business, and threat trends to identify patterns, and deliver clear, actionable recommendations.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a global, cross-functional environment

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 offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers.
• In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive — working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.
• 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.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 172,000 USD - 202,500 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.

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