[Hiring] Senior Research Director, Analyst – Cybersecurity Strategy for CIOs in High-Risk Industries @Gartner

Role Description

Gartner is seeking a Senior Research Director, Analyst with deep expertise in cybersecurity to advise CIOs across high-risk industries—such as Financial Services and Government—on building resilient, future-ready cyber defense strategies. This role is ideal for a strategic expert who understands the unique security challenges facing organizations in these sectors and can deliver actionable insights to help CIOs protect their organizations from evolving cyber threats.

• Serve as an authority on cybersecurity strategy for CIOs in high-risk industries around the globe, guiding clients on best practices for defending against cyber threats, data breaches, and emerging attack vectors.
• Deliver research and recommendations on cybersecurity governance, risk management frameworks, and advanced cybersecurity technologies.
• Analyze industry trends, threat intelligence, and technology disruptions (e.g., quantum computing, agentic commerce) to forecast future risks and inform strategic planning.
• Present cybersecurity research and thought leadership in 1-to-1 conversations and at Gartner events, webinars, and client workshops, engaging with C-suite executives and technology leaders.
• Support clients in evaluating and selecting cybersecurity vendors and solutions tailored to the unique needs of high-risk industries.
• Collaborate with other Gartner Analysts to develop comprehensive, actionable research that addresses the top cybersecurity priorities of CIOs in these sectors.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity leadership roles within high-risk industries with at least 3 years in a technology leadership role. Strong preference for experience in Financial Services.
• Proven track record advising CIOs and C-suite executives on cybersecurity strategy, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong understanding of the regulatory landscape and compliance requirements for high-risk industries.
• Experience with vendor selection and technology evaluation for cybersecurity solutions is highly desirable.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the writing abilities to create an ongoing portfolio of published cybersecurity research for the role of CIO. Fluency in English is required; additional languages are a plus.
• Confident presenter, able to engage audiences from one-on-one executive briefings to large-scale conferences.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize technology, business, and threat trends to identify patterns, and deliver clear, actionable recommendations.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a global, cross-functional environment.

Benefits

• World-class benefits and highly competitive compensation.
• Disproportionate rewards for top performers.
• Flexibility to work virtually when productive and opportunities to engage with colleagues in a vibrant community.
• Generous PTO and a 401k match up to $7,200 per year.
• Opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.

Company Description

At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world. Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.

• Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to 21,000 associates globally who support ~14,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories.
• We do important, interesting, and substantive work that matters.
• We hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy, and drive to want to make a difference.
• Year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.