🚀 Senior Director Analyst, Data Security (Remote Canada or Europe)

Senior Director Analyst, Data Security (Remote Canada or Europe)

Gartner Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

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, helping them to make the right decisions for their role and business. To support these conversations you will research markets, practices and trends and 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 knowledge and brand as a Gartner Analyst.

• Conduct research and analysis in data security, with a focus on interdisciplinary use cases such as design, technologies and strategies to enable 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 via 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.
• Collaborate with peers from the data security, privacy and identity and access management teams to remain ahead of the curve on developments and issues within these specified areas.
• Proactively work with the wider sales organization and deliver outstanding sales support 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 mindset with foundational knowledge and experience in 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.
• 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, intersection of Data Security and Identity and Access Management, and data security governance.
• Knowledge of security standards and regulations such as NIST, ISO, CISA, GDPR, PCI, HIPAA and export controls.
• Real‑world implementation experience in implementing, staffing and operating data security programs and solutions in diverse environments.
• Experience participating in matrixed projects and providing guidance regarding data security objectives 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 and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Occasional travel regionally and globally.

Who we are

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.

Benefits and compensation

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gartner is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including those with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation.

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