Senior Director, Cybersecurity Insights & Strategy

Gartner; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 172,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

401k match up to 7200 USD

Stock purchase program

Job summary

Gartner, Inc. in Stamford, CT, seeks a Senior Director to lead BTI thought leadership and client engagement. You’ll create must-have insights, guide research, and support sales with market-driven guidance for senior executives.

You’ll bring 12+ years in cybersecurity leadership, exceptional writing and presentation skills, and a knack for translating complex risk into strategic actions. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; Graduate degree preferred.
• 12+ years of relevant field or industry experience.
• Proven Cybersecurity Leadership Experience at executive level.
• Deep expertise in tech leadership and risk management.
• Applied AI judgment and governance experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative, must-have insights content for diverse audiences.
• Lead thought leadership and develop actionable client approaches.
• Analyze root causes to drive strategic outcomes for clients.
• Demonstrate executive presence and mentor junior analysts.
• Engage clients via in‑person or virtual meetings and events.
• Support BTI and Sales with market voice to win engagements.

Skills

Cybersecurity Leadership

Executive communication

Thought leadership

Strategic planning

Mentoring

Public speaking

Client engagement

Research & writing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Gartner, Inc. in Stamford, CT, seeks a Senior Director to lead BTI thought leadership and client engagement. You’ll create must-have insights, guide research, and support sales with market-driven guidance for senior executives.

You’ll bring 12+ years in cybersecurity leadership, exceptional writing and presentation skills, and a knack for translating complex risk into strategic actions. Travel up to 25% may be required.