Senior Director Analyst – Cloud Native Security

Gartner

Senior Director Analyst developing thought-provoking insights in cloud-native security for Gartner. Engaging with clients to address complex challenges and drive strategies forward.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $172,000 - $202,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create innovative, thought provoking, and highly leveraged "must-have insights" content
Develop new insights and ideas through thought leadership
Develop in-depth analysis to identify the root cause of a client’s barriers
Demonstrate thought leadership in establishing research positions across a team of analysts
Provide clients and prospects with actionable advice aligned to their designated content area
Create and deliver high value presentation materials for Gartner events and client briefings
Provide sales support serving as voice of the market
Actively participate in innovation, ideation, and research discussions
Build credibility as an industry expert

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Graduate degree preferred
12+ years of relevant field or industry experience
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
Proficient in analyzing and synthesizing data
Subject matter expert comfortable presenting at large and small-scale speaking engagements
Strong business and financial acumen
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
Learning agile and adept with navigating highly matrixed environments
Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Generous paid time off policy
Charity match program
Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401K matching
Professional development
Unlimited growth opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

researchwritingdata analysispresentation skillsthought leadershipinsight developmentroot cause analysiscontent creationhigh value presentation materialssales support

Soft Skills

organizational skillsanalytical skillsverbal proficiencywritten proficiencybusiness acumenfinancial acumencollaborationindependencelearning agilitycredibility

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeGraduate degree