Senior Director Analyst - Cybersecurity/AI (Remote)

1w1 week ago

Gartner

IN · Full-time · INR 5,000,000 – INR 10,000,000

About this role

Gartner Analysts are industry thought leaders who create must-have insights, market predictions, and best practices for world-leading organizations. As a Senior Director within Gartner’s Tech CEO Research Organization, you will serve as a trusted advisor to Tech CEOs of small and midsize cybersecurity providers. You will help them navigate growth strategies, market dynamics, and technology innovation in a rapidly evolving threat landscape.

You will leverage exceptional research and analytical skills to produce pragmatic and provocative insights that Tech CEOs can apply to achieve key objectives. This role combines deep cybersecurity expertise with strategic business insight. It enables you to guide Tech CEOs through challenges like scaling operations, differentiating offerings, and responding to emerging threats.

Engage directly with Tech CEOs via virtual and in-person meetings, Gartner conferences, and industry events to address strategic challenges. Deliver compelling presentations and thought leadership content for events, client briefings, and professional associations. Collaborate with peers across Gartner’s Insights community to shape research agendas and share provocative ideas.

Work independently while collaborating across teams in a multicultural global environment. Demonstrate executive presence to establish credibility with executives and stakeholders. Influence the cybersecurity market through innovative insights on AI-driven security, growth strategies, and leadership practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; Graduate degree preferred
12+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity leadership roles (e.g., Tech CEO, senior executive within a cybersecurity provider)
Experience working in or with small or mid-size technology providers
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
Deep knowledge of the global and competitive landscape within subject area as well as the interplay in that market

Responsibilities

Create innovative, thought-provoking, and highly leveraged “must-have” insights focused on cybersecurity and AI in security market trends, growth strategies, and leadership practices for small and midsize providers
Develop actionable frameworks and best practices to help Tech CEOs accelerate decision-making and execution in areas such as threat intelligence, compliance, and product innovation
Analyze and predict market shifts in cybersecurity technologies (e.g., AI-driven security, cloud security, zero trust) and competitive dynamics
Engage directly with Tech CEOs via virtual and in-person meetings, Gartner conferences, and industry events to address strategic challenges and provide tailored recommendations
Deliver compelling presentations and thought leadership content for Gartner events, client briefings, and professional associations
Collaborate with peers across Gartner’s Insights community to shape research agendas and share provocative ideas that influence the cybersecurity market