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Role Description

Gartner is seeking a Senior Research Director, Analyst with deep expertise in cybersecurity to advise CIOs across high-risk industries—such as Financial Services and Government—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.

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

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity leadership roles within high-risk industries with at least 3 years in a technology leadership role. Strong preference for experience in Financial Services.
• Proven track record advising CIOs and C-suite executives on cybersecurity strategy, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong understanding of the regulatory landscape and compliance requirements for high-risk industries.
• Experience with vendor selection and technology evaluation for cybersecurity solutions is highly desirable.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the writing abilities to create an ongoing 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.

Benefits

• World-class benefits
• Highly competitive compensation
• Disproportionate rewards for top performers
• Flexibility and support for a hybrid work environment
• Generous PTO
• 401k match up to $7,200 per year
• Opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount