Director Analyst – Infrastructure Cybersecurity

Gartner

Director, Analyst specializing in infrastructure cybersecurity at Gartner. Engaging with clients to provide actionable insights and expert analysis within infrastructure cybersecurity technologies.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $148,000 - $175,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research, analyze and predict expected (and foresee unexpected) market trends and shifts
Remain ahead of the curve on developments and issues within the specified areas as well as applicable adjacent areas of emerging technologies
Collaboratively write and publish analysis and positions at a regular cadence through evidence-based research
Communicate complex concepts concisely and with authority via virtual or face-to-face interactions with senior-level executives
Present at multiple conferences as an industry expert
Partner with sales and service delivery partners to increase account growth, retention, and engagement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
12+ years of experience in infrastructure cybersecurity, secure networking architecture, or related IT domains
Knowledge of major infrastructure cybersecurity offerings from vendors such as Palo Alto Networks, Netskope, Cato Networks, Fortinet, Cisco, Zscaler, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, and Microsoft
Ability to analyze, formulate, and clearly articulate technology and business adoption scenarios
Expertise in modern infrastructure security models, including SASE, SSE, Zero Trust, and identity‑centric security frameworks
Key understanding of cloud security, endpoint security, patch management, backup and recovery, and disaster recovery best practices
Knowledge and intellectual curiosity on emerging cyber threats to IT infrastructure such as post-quantum attacks, AI-powered cyber attacks, and multi-layer extortion ransomware attacks
Strong working knowledge of industry cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF 2.0, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 42001, and NIST AI RMF
Understanding of geopolitical and sovereign workloads requirements in different regions as they relate to infrastructure security and compliance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous PTO
401k match up to $7,200 per year
Opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
Competitive compensation and rewards for top performers

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Hard Skills & Tools

infrastructure cybersecuritysecure networking architecturecloud securityendpoint securitypatch managementbackup and recoverydisaster recoverySASESSEZero Trust

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationpresentationanalysisarticulationleadershipauthorityengagementcuriosityproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeadvanced degreeISO/IEC 27001ISO 42001NIST AI RMF