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

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

What are we looking for

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.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What We’re Looking For

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

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