Cyber Security Expert – Senior Director/Analyst

Gartner

Analyst supporting CIOs and technology executives in national defense modernization and innovation at Gartner. Focus on operational resilience, security, and multi-domain integration in a fully remote environment.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $172,000 - $202,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Track global market trends and emerging technologies
Write evidence-based content and deliver actionable advice to executives
Create and deliver presentations for webinars and client-facing events
Build credibility as a cybersecurity expert
Actively participate in research community discussions and support junior team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Graduate degree preferred
12+ years of relevant IT and/or program executive leadership working for or with government and defense
An informed understanding of the strategic, security and operational challenges facing government leaders
Experience in security roles (e.g. Government CISO or equivalent)
Experience implementing NIST, DoD/W and IC cybersecurity standards/policy
Extensive experience in AI strategy, IT infrastructure and operations, cybersecurity trends, and more
Demonstrated executive presence and ability to work under tight deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

generous PTO
a 401k match up to $7,200 per year
the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance
role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

cybersecurityNIST standardsDoD/W standardsIC cybersecurity standardsAI strategyIT infrastructureIT operationsevidence-based content writingpresentation skillsresearch participation

Soft Skills

executive presencecredibility buildingcommunicationleadershipmentoringtime managementadaptabilitycollaborationproblem-solvingstrategic thinking