Cyber Security & National Defense Expert (Senior Director/Analyst, Fully Re at Gartner

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cybersecurity, National defense strategy, Digital transformation, Market analysis, Executive communication, Cloud services, Edge computing, Quantum computing, AI strategy, Multi-domain command and control, NIST standards, CMMC, FedRAMP, ISO 27K, Research methodology, Strategic planning

Industry

Information Services

Description

Gartner is seeking an Analyst for emerging technologies and practices to support cyber security and defense strategies in advancing modernization and digital transformation. Successful candidates will need a deep understanding of cybersecurity and national defense strategies as well as experience enabling programs, policies and initiatives, with emphasis on civilian governments and defense, and its global allies, partners, and suppliers of technology products and services. About This Role: Gartner Analysts are industry thought leaders who create must-have insights, market predictions and best practices for a broad range of world-leading organizations. A Senior Director serves as a leader within Gartner’s Business & Technology Insights business, with a credible voice within their designated market at local, regional, and/or global levels. Using exceptional research and analytical skills, a Senior Director produces pragmatic and provocative insights which Gartner clients consume and apply to mission critical priorities. They are a trusted source of advice for clients, reinforcing Gartner’s value every day. They engage via in-person meetings, virtual meetings, sales support visits and Gartner conferences to discuss complex client challenges and offer appropriate recommendations. This analyst role sits within Gartner’s CIO Practice. The analyst will support CIOs and other technology executives in accelerating national defense modernization and innovation. As geopolitical uncertainties and disruptive forces impact defense organizations and their allies and partners, this role will focus on practices to support operational resilience & security, multi-domain integration and interoperability, and workforce readiness. What You Will Do Track global market trends, relevant vendors and emerging technologies to remain ahead of the curve within changing geopolitical uncertainties and War in the Middle East. Write evidence-based content that is easily consumed, defensible and actionable. Deliver high-quality actionable advice to an executive client audience (e.g., CIOs, program executive officers, CTOs, etc.) through a variety of media. Create and deliver presentations for webinars, executive briefings and other client-facing events. Build credibility as a cybersecurity expert representing Gartner Business & Technology Insights. Deliver outstanding sales and service support to retain and grow the Gartner business. Actively participate in ideation and research community discussions and collaborate effectively with colleagues across our research community. Identify research process improvements or develop new processes that help the team and Business Technology & Insights provide excellent service delivery. Be a mentor and a coach by supporting more junior team members 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, including its ecosystem of allies, partners, IT vendors and contractors An informed understanding of the strategic, security and operational challenges facing government leaders within and across military domains (i.e., land, sea, air, space, cyber) Experience in security roles (e.g. Government CISO or equivalent) Experience implementing NIST, DoD/W and IC cybersecurity standards/policy or foreign equivalent or experience in a commercial cybersecurity consultancy serving governments. Extensive experience leading civilian and/or defense strategy and/or implementation of programs and technical capabilities in one or more of the following areas: AI strategy, solutions and/or implementation, including data readiness IT infrastructure and operations, including cloud services and edge computing Cybersecurity trends and program requirements Quantum computing trends Autonomous decision systems Multi-domain command and control systems Communication and information systems Experience as an auditor for cybersecurity compliance programs (e.g., FedRAMP, CMMC, ISO 27K, SOC) preferred. Demonstrated executive presence; ability to immediately establish credibility with executives and additional stakeholders Strong organizational skills: ability to work under tight deadlines and produce high quality deliverables Demonstrated excellence in research and writing ability Strong written and verbal proficiency, analytical and presentation skills; ability to engage clients and respond effectively to questions Proficiency in analyzing and synthesizing data; can effectively apply patterns and frameworks while drawing and defending conclusions to client challenges Strong communication skills to explain complex concepts concisely and simply Comfort presenting at large and small-scale speaking engagements Strong business and financial acumen Ability to work independently, while also being intrinsically motivated to collaborate across teams and support the workflow of others, in a multicultural global team Learning agility and adeptness with navigating highly matrixed environments Ability to represent Gartner's research methodology and strategies effectively at all levels #LI-remote #LI-JA4 Who are we? At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world. Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities. Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to 21,000 associates globally who support ~14,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That’s why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here. What makes Gartner a great place to work? Our vast, virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities – opportunities that may not even exist right now – for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance. We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients. Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations. We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work. What do we offer? Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers. In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive — working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring. Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us. 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How far you go is driven by your passion and performance. In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive — working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.

Responsibilities

The analyst will track global market trends and emerging technologies to provide actionable insights for CIOs and defense executives. They will also deliver high-quality research content, presentations, and strategic advice to support organizational resilience and modernization.