Senior Director, Analyst – Cybersecurity, Emerging Technologies, CIO, AI Leaders

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Gartner cybersecurity analyst researching AI, quantum, and cloud-native risks for CIOs and AI Leaders. Advising enterprise clients on security strategy, governance, technology selection, and transformation.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct in-depth research and develop actionable insights on the impact of emerging technologies on cybersecurity trends and corporate threat landscapes
  • Provide CIOs and AI Leaders with best practices for safeguarding their organizations
  • Analyze and advise on emerging technologies' impact on enterprise cybersecurity strategies, architectures, and governance frameworks
  • Identify emerging security technologies and help CIOs make decisions on future security architecture and governance models
  • Track the vendor landscape for new players
  • Author research notes, market guides, and strategic frameworks for CIOs and AI Leaders
  • Deliver presentations, webinars, and client interactions with strategic recommendations for C-level audiences
  • Engage senior technology executives, vendors, and industry stakeholders to identify trends, innovation opportunities, and risks
  • Collaborate with Gartner's global analyst community on cybersecurity and emerging technology thought leadership
  • Provide one-on-one advisory to Gartner clients on strategic planning, technology selection, and organizational transformation
  • Conduct timely, high-quality content peer reviews
  • Represent Gartner insights, methodology, and strategy as an industry expert
  • Participate in innovation, ideation, and research discussions
  • Improve research processes and develop new processes for service delivery
  • Mentor and coach junior team members
  • Help clients engage regularly with Gartner insights and interactions

Requirements:

  • Demonstrated knowledge of emerging technologies' impact on cybersecurity, including hands-on experience or research in AI/ML security, quantum-safe cryptography, or cloud-native security
  • Proven experience as a CIO, CISO, or direct advisor to CIOs/AI Leaders in a large enterprise or technology-focused organization
  • Deep expertise in cybersecurity, including technical architecture, threat intelligence, risk management, and governance frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls
  • Executive presence and ability to establish credibility with executives and stakeholders
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines
  • Excellence in research and writing
  • Strong written and verbal proficiency, analytical, and presentation skills
  • Ability to analyze and synthesize data and apply patterns and frameworks
  • Ability to explain complex concepts concisely and simply
  • Subject matter expertise and comfort presenting at large and small-scale speaking engagements
  • Strong business and financial acumen
  • Deep knowledge of the global and competitive landscape within the subject area
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams in a multicultural global team
  • Learning agility and ability to navigate highly matrixed environments
  • Ability to represent Gartner's research methodology and strategies effectively
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% where applicable
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or related discipline; advanced degree preferred
  • Preferred: experience in technology consulting, advisory, or research roles
  • Preferred: familiarity with GDPR, CCPA, and DORA

Benefits:

  • Access to cutting-edge research and global peer networks
  • Continuous professional development
  • Competitive compensation
  • Flexible work environment
  • World-class benefits
  • Generous PTO
  • 401k match up to $7,200 per year
  • Opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
  • Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan
  • Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities