Senior Director Analyst – Network Security

Gartner • TX

76d • $152,000 - $190,000

About The Position

Gartner Analysts are industry thought leaders who create must-have research, market predictions and best practices for a broad range of world-leading organizations. A Senior Director serves as a leader within Gartner’s Business & Technology Insights sector, establishing oneself as a credible voice within their designated market at local, regional and global levels. Utilizing exceptional research and analytical skills, a Senior Director plays a significant role in producing pragmatic and provocative research which Gartner clients consume and apply to propel their business toward key objectives. They are a trusted source of advice for clients, reinforcing Gartner’s value every day by engaging them via in-person meetings, virtual meetings, sales support visits and Gartner conferences to discuss complex client challenges and offer appropriate recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Graduate degree preferred
• 12+ years of relevant field or industry experience
• 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)

Nice To Haves

• In-depth knowledge of network security technologies, vendors, and deployment best practices
• Experience with Firewall and Hybrid Mesh Firewall Security, Microsegmentation, Network Detection and Response (NDR)
• Recent experience with AI in firewalls/defensive controls, using controls to manage third-party AI, and AI runtime defenses
• Knowledge of Security Service Edge (SSE) and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), including SD-WAN or SSE vendors with branch appliances
• Understanding of Zero Trust Principles

Responsibilities

• Create innovative, thought provoking, and highly leveraged 'must-have research' content
• Develop new research and ideas through thought leadership and offer compelling, actionable approaches to client's needs and requests that accelerate the client's ability to act
• Develop in-depth analysis to identify the root cause of a client’s barriers or overall needs and reframe thinking to drive strategy forward
• Demonstrate thought leadership in establishing research positions across a team of analysts
• 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
• Provide clients and prospects with actionable advice aligned to their designated content area via virtual or face-to-face interactions
• Create and deliver high value presentation materials on and off stage for Gartner events, industry and professional association conferences, and client briefings
• Provide sales support serving as voice of the market to help research teams create content and to drive engagement with clients
• Build credibility as an industry expert to represent Gartner research, methodology and strategy
• Actively participate in innovation, ideation, and research discussions and collaborate effectively with peers in the research community
• Identify research process improvements or develop new processes that help the team and Research & Advisory provide excellent service delivery
• Be a mentor and a coach by supporting more junior team members
• Be client-centric while actively seeking to help clients engage regularly and often with Gartner research and interactions

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous paid time off policy
• Charity match program
• Regionally specific benefits
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture that embraces diversity
• Professional development and unlimited growth opportunities
• 401k match up to $7,200 per year
• Opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree