Senior Director Analyst, Security Architecture and Cloud Security (Remote North America) jobs in United States
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Gartner · 1 day ago

Senior Director Analyst, Security Architecture and Cloud Security (Remote North America)

Gartner is a leading research and advisory company that helps clients tackle their most significant challenges through expert insights and innovative ideas. The Senior Director Analyst will collaborate with security professionals to develop actionable research and provide guidance on security architecture and cloud security best practices.

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Hiring Manager
Erin Healy
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Responsibilities

Develop new research and ideas through thought leadership and offer compelling, actionable approaches to client's needs and requests that accelerate the client's ability to act
Create innovative, thought provoking, actionable, and highly leveraged “must-have research” content
Present best practices and emerging trends to security technical professionals in virtual meetings and conferences
Create and deliver high value presentation materials on and off stage for Gartner events and briefings
Actively participate in innovation, ideation, and research discussions and collaborate effectively with peers in the research community
Remain ahead of the curve on developments and issues within these specified areas as well as applicable adjacent areas

Qualification

Enterprise security architectureCloud securitySecurity architecture frameworksNative security controlsCloud security control technologiesAnalytical skillsResearchPresentation skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Subject matter expertise and hands-on experience in enterprise security architecture and architecture frameworks such as SABSA and NIST CSF
Experience with applying security architecture end-end; from business analysis to technical component selection
Subject matter expertise in cloud security, with the ability to demonstrate understanding of the business requirements and opportunities in that market
Knowledge of the native security controls for the leading infrastructure-as-a-service providers
Knowledge of CNAPP, CSPM, CWPP, SSE and related cloud security control technologies as well as container security concepts
Knowledge of the global landscape, and the competitive interplay between incumbents, emerging providers, disruptors and outsourcers in the cloud security market
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
Proficient in analyzing and synthesizing data; can effectively apply patterns and frameworks while drawing and defending conclusions to client challenges
Strong communicator who is able to explain complex concepts concisely and simply
Subject matter expert comfortable presenting at large and small-scale speaking engagements
Demonstrated superior analytical skills, applying conceptual models, recognizing patterns while drawing and defending conclusions
Minimum of 12 years of experience in a security architecture/engineering/operations or technology related role
Bachelor's or equivalent experience, master's degree preferred
Ability to conduct occasional travel, regionally and globally

Preferred

Master's degree preferred

Benefits

Generous PTO
A 401k match up to $7,200 per year
The opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

Company

Gartner provides fact-based consulting services, helping clients use and manage IT to enhance business performance.

H1B Sponsorship

Gartner has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (51)
2024 (43)
2023 (60)
2022 (66)
2021 (96)
2020 (71)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$800M
2025-11-13Post Ipo Debt· $800M
1993-10-15IPO

Leadership Team

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Eugene Hall
CEO
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Patrick Stakenas
Vice President, Team Manager - Tech CEO Go To Market
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