Senior Director Analyst - Security Operations, Threat Detection, Response and Automation

About the position Senior Director Analyst - Security Operations, Threat Detection, Response and Automation What makes Gartner Research a GREAT fit for you? You are a team player who values expert insights, bold ideas and intellectual courage. You are always learning and looking to discover what’s next in technology. You believe that good technology needs to be balanced with good governance, planning and process. You pursue personal excellence through team collaboration and consensus If this describes you, Gartner is looking for you! Gartner is an upbeat culture based on collaboration, teamwork, integrity and objectivity that values creativity and innovation. As a Gartner analyst, you’ll not only help clients solve complex challenges and deliver on key initiatives, you’ll grow your career and the scope of your impact across industries. We work hard — and we reward success with exceptional opportunity. About this role: This role creates thought leading security operations, monitoring and vulnerability management research to our Gartner for Technical Professionals clients through published research, conversations with client (Inquiry), stage presentations, teleconferences, and client meetings. It is important that you have a vision for how security operations, threat detection, response and automation will evolve worldwide and at a regional level. Responsibilities • Conduct research and analysis in specific areas of expertise targeting client’s key initiatives. • Deliver high quality actionable advice through a variety of media. • Write high quality, clear, actionable, advisory research documents. • Remain ahead of the curve on developments and issues within these specified areas as well as applicable adjacent areas. • Articulate and defend assigned topic positions during discussions, while demonstrating openness to reconsidering viewpoints and accepting consensus decisions • Respond to client questions, create materials for and deliver to clients in person, via teleconference, video conference or webinar and event presentations • Maintain the Gartner’s industry leadership reputation by responding to press inquiries • Proactively work with the wider sales organization and deliver outstanding sales support to retain and grow the business Requirements • Subject matter expertise in security operations, threat detection, incident response and automation technologies, with the ability to demonstrate understanding of the business requirements and opportunities in that market • Knowledge of security information and event management (SIEM) systems • Knowledge of threat detection sources that contribute and integrate into the SOC ecosystem and security platforms, like SIEM and security data lakes. • Knowledge of security operations in on-premises and cloud environments • Knowledge of incident response and/or threat hunting processes and relevant technologies • Knowledge of security operations center processes, metrics and reporting to both technical and executive audiences • Knowledge security automation solutions such as AI SOC agents and security automation features in platforms like SIEM • Ability to mentor security staff at all levels for their role and personal development. • Broad understanding of operational security internally and under a commercial framework. • Demonstrated superior analytical skills, applying conceptual models, recognizing patterns while drawing and defending conclusions. • Strong business and financial acumen as well as analytical skills are required for this position • Articulate and succinct communication skills. • Minimum of 12 years of experience in a security architect or security operations related role • Bachelor's or equivalent experience, Master's degree preferred • Ability to conduct occasional travel, regionally and globally • Experienced public speaking and executive presence with security and business leaders Nice-to-haves • Publishing and Speaking engagements an advantage Benefits • 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. • Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. • A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 172,000 USD - 202,500 USD. • In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. • We also offer market leading benefit programs including generous PTO, a 401k match up to $7,200 per year, the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount, and more.