Senior Director Analyst, Cybersecurity Leadership

Salary: £41,000 - 41,000 per year

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience; a graduate degree is preferred.
• 12+ years of relevant industry or field experience.
• Proven cybersecurity leadership experience owning cybersecurity strategy and operational outcomes as a CISO, deputy CISO, or equivalent leader; able to engage senior executives, explain cyber risk in business terms, and facilitate strategic risk discussions and decisions.
• Deep technology leadership experience leading enterprise cybersecurity programs and translating emerging technologies—such as Agentic AI, Zero Trust, Post-Quantum Cryptography, and Continuous Threat Exposure Management—into strategic business roadmaps.
• Leadership experience across the enterprise AI lifecycle, such as securing AI systems, integrating AI into cybersecurity workflows, establishing AI governance, or managing AI risk.
• Fluency in major global cybersecurity regulations and frameworks, such as the NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, NIS2, DORA, and the EU AI Act.
• Broad knowledge of the cybersecurity marketplace, major technology platforms, market dynamics, capability mapping, and vendor portfolio consolidation.
• Executive presence and the ability to establish credibility with executives and other stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines while producing high-quality work.
• Excellent research, writing, analytical, presentation, and verbal communication skills; able to synthesize data, apply frameworks, defend conclusions, and explain complex concepts clearly.
• Subject-matter expertise and confidence speaking at events of varying sizes.
• Strong business and financial acumen, with deep knowledge of the global and competitive landscape in the subject area.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams in a multicultural, global environment; learning agility and comfort navigating matrixed organizations.
• Ability to represent our research methodology and strategies effectively at all levels.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%, where applicable.

Responsibilities:

• Create innovative, thought-provoking, highly leveraged insights and develop actionable ideas that help clients address their needs and move forward.
• Analyze client challenges and needs to identify root causes, reframe thinking, and advance strategy.
• Establish thought leadership and research positions across a team of analysts, and bring independent insights to our leaders to inform research agendas.
• Research, analyze, and anticipate market trends and shifts, providing actionable insights to clients and vendors.
• Advise clients and prospects in the designated content area through virtual and in-person interactions.
• Create and deliver high-value presentations at our events, industry and professional association conferences, and client briefings.
• Support our Insights teams and Sales organization by sharing market perspectives, developing content, and engaging clients on their critical priorities.
• Provide timely, high-quality peer reviews of content.
• Represent our insights, methodology, and strategy as an industry expert.
• Participate in innovation, ideation, and research discussions, collaborating with colleagues across our Insights community.
• Identify improvements to research processes and develop new approaches that support excellent service delivery.
• Mentor and coach more junior team members.
• Prioritize clients and encourage their regular engagement with our insights and interactions.

Technologies:

• Agentic AI
• AI
• Cryptography
• Support
• Security

More:

We are hiring a Senior Director, Analyst – Cybersecurity Leadership in a full-time remote role based in the United Kingdom. As part of our Business and Technology Insights group, you will contribute research and analysis, serve as a trusted adviser to clients, and help leaders address complex business and technology challenges. At Gartner, we guide leaders through expert analysis and objective business and technology insights. Founded in 1979, we have 20,000 associates supporting more than 13,000 client enterprises across approximately 90 countries and territories. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, professional growth opportunities, and a hybrid work environment that supports virtual work and purposeful in-person collaboration. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

last updated 40 week of 2026