Senior Director Analyst – Security Operations, Threat Detection, Response and Automation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• This position involves crafting leading-edge research on security operations, monitoring, and vulnerability management for our Gartner for Technical Professionals clients through published research, client interactions (Inquiry), stage presentations, teleconferences, and direct meetings.

• Engage with clients daily through various channels: phone calls, video conferences, presentations at Gartner events, or face-to-face during sales support visits.

• Investigate technologies, practices, and trends to generate written research for Gartner clients to access and implement.

• Provide high-quality, actionable recommendations through diverse media formats.

• Produce clear, high-quality advisory research documents that are actionable.

• Stay ahead of developments and challenges within these specific areas as well as relevant adjacent fields.

• Clearly articulate and defend assigned topic positions during discussions, while showing a willingness to reconsider perspectives and accept consensus decisions.

• Address client inquiries, create materials for client presentations, and deliver them in-person, via teleconference, video conference, or at events.

• Uphold Gartner’s esteemed industry reputation by responding to media inquiries.

• Collaborate proactively with the broader sales organization to provide exceptional sales support aimed at retaining and growing the business.

⛳️ Requirements

• Expertise in security operations, threat detection, incident response, and automation technologies.

• Familiarity with security information and event management (SIEM) systems.

• Understanding of threat detection sources that contribute to and integrate into the SOC ecosystem and security platforms, such as SIEM and security data lakes.

• Knowledge of security operations in both on-premises and cloud environments.

• Awareness of incident response and/or threat hunting processes and relevant technologies.

• Insight into security operations center processes, metrics, and reporting for both technical and executive audiences.

• Familiarity with security automation solutions, including AI SOC agents and automation features in platforms like SIEM.

• Capability to mentor security personnel at all levels for their roles and professional growth.

• Comprehensive understanding of operational security within an internal and commercial context.

• Awareness of the global landscape and the competitive dynamics among incumbents, emerging providers, disruptors, and outsourcing entities.

• Proven analytical skills, capable of applying conceptual models, recognizing patterns, and forming and defending conclusions.

• Strong business and financial acumen, along with analytical skills, are essential for this role.

• Excellent communication skills that are articulate and succinct.

• Experience in publishing and speaking engagements is a plus.

• At least 7 years of experience in a security architect or security operations-related position.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; a Master’s degree is preferred.

• Willingness to travel occasionally, both regionally and globally.

• Proficient in public speaking and possessing executive presence when engaging with security and business leaders.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Flexible working hours.

• Professional development budget.

• Home office setup allowance.

• Global team events.