Director Analyst – Infrastructure Security and Networking

About the role:Gartner analysts are industry thought leaders who create must-have research and provide advice to a broad range of world-leading organizations. A Senior director possesses a keen eye for identifying gaps, problems and solutions within the market they serve, and help clients make better decisions relative to their highest business priorities.As an analyst, you will bring Gartner's research, best practices, and tools to life across a broad range of world class clients. Your focus will be on both the pragmatic research that assists a client in solving today’s problems, and provocative research that challenges a client’s assumptions on how the future will play out.Key areas of coverage will be on emerging technologies that will allow Infrastructure & Operations organizations to innovate using new technologies and lay the foundation for continued success and growth. Knowledge (and intellectual curiosity) in areas such as SASE, SSE, Zero Trust and data center networking are important. You will apply your broad knowledge of technologies, vendors, processes, and best practices to provide actionable insights to our clients.What you will do:Research, analyze and predict expected (and foresee unexpected) market trends and shifts to provide end-user organizations and vendors with actionable insights.Remain ahead of the curve on developments and issues within the specified areas as well as applicable adjacent areas of emerging technologies.Collaboratively write and publish analysis and positions at a regular cadence through evidence-based research.Communicate complex concepts concisely and with authority via virtual or face-to-face interactions with senior-level executives.Present at multiple conferences as an industry expert.Partner with sales and service delivery partners to increase account growth, retention, and engagement.What you will need:Bachelor's degree10+ years of experience in related field or industry with a focus on the design and implementation of infrastructure security with forward lean end-user organizationsAbility to formulate and articulate technology and business adoption scenarios that help senior IT leaders articulate the opportunities, risk, and approaches for a range of existing and emerging security and networking technologies.Strong working knowledge of emerging security models including SASE, SSE and Zero Trust and additional expertise in design and optimization of secure data networking.Knowledge of the major security infrastructure and services offerings of both US-based and international service providers, along with emerging vendors and technologies.Gartner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of Gartner is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.Gartner is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company’s career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling Human Resources or by emailing ApplicantAccommodations@gartner.com.Job Requisition ID: 107354Gartner Applicant Privacy Link: https://jobs.gartner.com/applicant-privacy-policyFor efficient navigation through the application, please only use the back button within the application, not the back arrow within your browser. #J-18808-Ljbffr