Senior Director Analyst, Data Security

Senior Director Analyst, Data Security (Remote Canada or Europe) 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants What you’ll do As a Senior Director Analyst, you will meet with clients every day via video conference and sometimes onsite at Gartner conferences. You will engage with clients to support their most challenging business initiatives, researching markets, practices, and trends to produce written research for Gartner clients to download and apply. You will collaborate with peers and become a published author on Gartner.com, showcasing your own thought‑leading research and growing your brand as a Gartner Analyst. Conduct research and analysis in data security, focusing on interdisciplinary use cases such as secure data access through attribute‑based access control (ABAC) and role‑based access control (RBAC), the securing of data in the age of Generative AI, multi‑cloud environments, and regulatory demands pertaining to data residency and privacy. Respond to client questions and deliver high‑quality actionable advice through a variety of media. Write high‑quality, clear, actionable insight documents focused on the strategic and practical considerations of data security programs and technologies. Predict how data security markets are developing, help clients in their selection process, and provide feedback to vendors on emerging trends in buyer needs. Remain ahead of the curve on developments and issues within data security, privacy, and identity and access management through peer collaboration from the data security, privacy, and identity and access management teams. Proactively work with the wider sales organization to deliver outstanding sales support in order to retain and grow the business. What you’ll need Subject matter expertise in data security technologies that enable scalable implementation and management of data security objectives, such as Data Security Posture Management, Data Security Platforms, and Data Loss Prevention tools. Lifelong learning and foundational knowledge of data security, data privacy, access controls for data and cybersecurity in general. Understanding of data and cloud security concepts and markets, including ensuring the security of data for human and machine identities across cloud infrastructure. Familiarity with the Data Loss Prevention capabilities of vendors like Microsoft, Zscaler, Netskope, CrowdStrike, and Palo Alto Networks. Familiarity with data security considerations for cloud, SaaS, and on‑premise environments and how they are impacted by privacy and identity governance requirements. Deep understanding of Generative AI and the use of AI Agents, including familiarity with retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG), IAM dependencies, and related data security concepts. Fundamentals of Data Security such as Data Classification, Data Discovery, Data Security Risks introduced by Generative AI, and the intersection of Data Security and Identity and Access Management. Security Principles and Practices, including knowledge of security standards like NIST, ISO, and CISA. Compliance and Regulatory Considerations, including awareness of laws and regulations related to cryptography, export controls, and data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, PCI, HIPAA). Real‑world implementation experience of data security programs and solutions in diverse environments, including matrixed projects and guidance across teams and tools focused on IAM, Cloud Security, Data and Analytics, Generative AI, Workspace Security, and Cybersecurity Governance. Business acumen, intellectual agility, collaboration, communication, leadership and influence, ownership and impact. Minimum of 12 years of experience in a research or technology‑related role. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Ability and willingness to conduct occasional travel, regionally and globally. 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 insight, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission‑critical priorities. Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to more than 21,000 associates globally who support ~14,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. Benefits Gartner offers world‑class benefits, highly competitive compensation, and disproportionate rewards for top performers. 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