Sr Director Analyst (Tech CEO, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Security Operations)

Title: Senior Director, Analyst – Cybersecurity (Tech CEO Research Organization)

Location: Remote India

About the Role:

Gartner Analysts are industry thought leaders who create must-have insights, market predictions, and best practices for a broad range of world-leading organizations. As a Senior Director within Gartner’s Tech CEO Research Organization, you will serve as a trusted advisor to Tech CEOs of small and midsize cybersecurity providers, helping them navigate growth strategies, market dynamics, and technology innovation in a rapidly evolving threat landscape.

You will leverage exceptional research and analytical skills to produce pragmatic and provocative insights that Tech CEOs can apply to achieve key objectives. This role combines deep cybersecurity expertise with strategic business insight, enabling you to guide Tech CEOs through complex challenges such as scaling operations, differentiating offerings, and responding to emerging threats.

What You Will Do:

• Create innovative, thought-provoking, and highly leveraged “must-have” insights focused on cybersecurity market trends, growth strategies, and leadership practices for small and midsize providers.
• Develop actionable frameworks and best practices to help Tech CEOs accelerate decision-making and execution in areas such as threat intelligence, compliance, and product innovation.
• Analyze and predict market shifts in cybersecurity technologies (e.g., cloud security, zero trust, AI-driven security) and competitive dynamics.
• Engage directly with Tech CEOs via virtual and in-person meetings, Gartner conferences, and industry events to address strategic challenges and provide tailored recommendations.
• Deliver compelling presentations and thought leadership content for Gartner events, client briefings, and professional associations.
• Collaborate with peers across Gartner’s Insights community to shape research agendas and share provocative ideas that influence the cybersecurity market.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; Graduate degree preferred
• 12+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity leadership roles (e.g., Tech CEO, senior executive within a cybersecurity provider).
• Experience working in or with small or mid-size technology providers
• Demonstrate executive presence; can immediately establish credibility with executives and additional stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills; ability to work under tight deadlines and produce high quality deliverables
• Demonstrate excellence in research and writing ability
• Strong written and verbal proficiency, analytical and presentation skills; ability to engage clients and respond effectively to questions
• Proficient in analyzing and synthesizing data; can effectively apply patterns and frameworks while drawing and defending conclusions to client challenges
• Strong communicator who is able to explain complex concepts concisely and simply
• Subject matter expert comfortable presenting at large and small-scale speaking engagements
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Deep knowledge of the global and competitive landscape within subject area as well as the interplay in that market
• Ability to work independently, while also being intrinsically motivated to collaborate across teams and support the workflow of others, in a multicultural global team
• Learning agile and adept with navigating highly matrixed environments
• Ability to represent Gartner's research methodology and strategies effectively at all levels
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% (where applicable)

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