Senior Director, Analyst AI Cybersecurity Remote United States

Gartner•Irving, TX

20h•$172,000 - $202,500•Remote

About The Position

The successful candidate will focus on research and advice for clients who face challenges in artificial intelligence from a cybersecurity perspective. The successful candidate ideally has experience specifically with applying cybersecurity to AI and AI Governance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Graduate degree preferred
12 plus years of enterprise experience in one or more of the following disciplines: Risk management with a full or partial focus on information risk or IT risk, Cybersecurity role with full or partial data security or application security focus, Data science or artificial intelligence architecture or implementation
Experience or current interest in the following research areas: Evaluating controls frameworks and standards for securing AI, Evaluating technology markets that support securing AI, Applying cybersecurity controls to AI and generative AI
Excellent writing ability – must be able to create detailed but easy-to-understand written research to lead clients to success
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage clients and respond effectively to questions
Superior analytical skills while applying conceptual models, recognizing patterns and defending conclusions
Ability to work independently while also being intrinsically motivated to collaborate
Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% (where applicable and when safe to travel)

Nice To Haves

background in artificial intelligence, data science, and/or data security
experience specifically with applying cybersecurity to AI and AI Governance

Responsibilities

Develop “must have research” and ideas and offer compelling, actionable approaches to clients' needs through written deliverables
Lead compelling interactions (virtually or in-person) to identify the root cause of a client’s challenges and reframe thinking to drive strategy forward
Bring provocative, independent insights to Gartner leaders that can evolve the course of a research agenda
Research, analyze and predict market trends and shifts to provide clients and vendors with actionable insights
Create and deliver high-value presentation materials for Gartner events, industry and professional association conferences, and client briefings
Support Research and Sales: provide sales support serving as voice of the market to help research teams create content and to drive engagement with clients to make progress against their critical priorities to grow their business
Provide high quality and timely peer review for research content
Build credibility as an industry expert to represent Gartner research, methodology and strategy - specifically in AI Cybersecurity topics
Actively participate in innovation, ideation, and research discussions and collaborate effectively with peers in the research community