Senior Research Director, Analyst – Cybersecurity Strategy for CIOs - Remote US

Gartner•Remote - Texas, TX

46d•Remote

About The Position

Gartner is seeking a Senior Research Director, Analyst with deep expertise in cybersecurity to advise CIOs across a variety of industries 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.

Requirements

12+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity leadership roles with at least 3 years in a technology leadership role.
Proven track record advising CIOs and C-suite executives on cybersecurity strategy, risk mitigation, and emerging market trends.
Exceptional communication skills, with the writing abilities to create an on-going 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with vendor selection and technology evaluation for cybersecurity solutions is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Serve as an authority on cybersecurity strategy for CIOs around the globe, guiding clients on best practices for defending against cyber threats, data breaches, and emerging attack vectors.
Deliver research and recommendations to CIOs on cybersecurity technologies, markets, and emerging trends.
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 industries.
Collaborate with other Gartner Analysts to develop comprehensive, actionable research that addresses the top cybersecurity priorities of CIOs in these sectors.