Senior Director Analyst, Cybersecurity Leadership

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Develop groundbreaking, insightful content that is essential and impactful.

• Create thought leadership pieces, actionable strategies, and strategic insights that meet client demands.

• Assess client challenges and requirements to uncover root issues and drive strategic planning.

• Define Insights roles within a team of analysts.

• Deliver independent insights to Gartner leaders and shape research agendas.

• Explore, analyze, and forecast trends and changes in the cybersecurity market.

• Consult with clients and potential clients through virtual and in-person meetings.

• Design and present materials for Gartner events, conferences, and client briefings.

• Offer sales assistance and represent the voice of the market.

• Conduct prompt and thorough peer evaluations of content.

• Act as an industry expert representing Gartner's insights, methodologies, and strategies.

• Engage in innovation, ideation, and research conversations.

• Collaborate with colleagues throughout the Insights community.

• Enhance research methodologies and create new processes for service delivery.

• Guide and support junior team members.

• Facilitate regular client engagement with Gartner insights and interactions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree is preferred.

• Over 12 years of relevant experience in the field or industry.

• Experience owning cybersecurity strategies and operational results as a CISO, deputy CISO, or similar leader.

• Proven track record in engaging with senior executives, translating cyber risks into business effects, and steering strategic risk management discussions.

• Experience leading enterprise-level cybersecurity initiatives involving emerging technologies.

• Proficiency in translating concepts such as Agentic AI, Zero Trust, Post-Quantum Cryptography, and Continuous Threat Exposure Management into strategic business plans.

• Leadership experience across the enterprise AI lifecycle, including securing AI systems, integrating AI into cybersecurity processes, AI governance, or AI risk management.

• Ability to provide guidance on global cybersecurity regulations and frameworks, including NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, NIS2, DORA, and the EU AI Act.

• Extensive knowledge of the cybersecurity market, including tooling platforms, market dynamics, capability mapping, and vendor portfolio consolidation.

• Executive presence and capacity to establish credibility with executives and stakeholders.

• Strong organizational abilities and capability to perform under tight deadlines.

• Excellent research and writing skills.

• Proficient written and verbal communication, analytical, and presentation skills.

• Ability to analyze and synthesize data while applying patterns and frameworks.

• Exceptional communication skills for articulating complex concepts clearly.

• Subject matter expertise and confidence in presenting at both large and small venues.

• Strong business and financial insight.

• In-depth understanding of the global and competitive landscape within the relevant domain.

• Capacity to work independently and collaborate within multicultural global teams.

• Quick learning ability and adeptness in navigating complex matrixed environments.

• Ability to effectively communicate Gartner's research methodologies and strategies.

• Willingness and capability to travel up to 25% when necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Highly competitive salary.

• Exceptional rewards for top achievers.

• Hybrid work model allowing flexibility and support for virtual work when effective while facilitating in-person collaboration.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• Inclusive teams with a collaborative culture.

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.