Senior Director Analyst, Cryptography, Remote United States

Gartner, Inc.

Job Overview

Location

Remote - United States

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• As a Senior Director Analyst in Cryptography at Gartner, you will engage with enterprise clients daily via video conference and occasional onsite participation at Gartner conferences to support their most challenging business initiatives in data security, helping them make informed decisions about cryptographic technologies and strategies.
• You will conduct in-depth research and analysis in data security with a focus on encryption, PKI, post-quantum cryptography, key and certificate management, producing written research that clients can download and apply to real-world scenarios.
• You will respond to client questions and deliver high-quality, actionable advice through various media, including reports, briefings, and presentations focused on strategic and practical considerations in cryptography, encryption, key management, and certificate lifecycle.
• You will predict how crypto-discovery, key and certificate management markets are evolving, helping clients in their vendor selection process and providing feedback to vendors on emerging trends in buyer needs.
• You will remain ahead of the curve on developments in data security, privacy, identity, and access management through peer collaboration with specialized teams.
• You will proactively work with the wider sales organization to deliver outstanding sales support in order to retain and grow the business.
• You will collaborate with peers, become a published author on Gartner.com, showcasing your thought-leading research, growing your knowledge and personal brand as a Gartner Analyst.

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in research, hype, or technology-related roles, with deep subject matter familiarity in cryptography and encryption, including understanding of security, compliance, business benefits, and emerging technologies in those markets.
• Demonstrated ability to be a lifelong learner with foundational knowledge and experience in cryptography, encryption, PKI, key and certificate management, HSMs, and cybersecurity in general.
• Understanding of data and cloud security concepts and markets, including key and certificate management for human and machine identities and cloud infrastructure.
• Familiarity with encryption and cryptography management vendors such as Entrust, IBM, Keyfactor, and Thales.
• Familiarity with security considerations for cloud, SaaS, and on-premise environments and how they are impacted by quantum computing, privacy, and data security requirements.
• Proven ability to participate in matrixed projects and provide guidance regarding key management tools and cryptographic standards with a focus on crypto-agility.
• Strong business acumen: ability to understand how an organization operates (risks and opportunities) and the drivers of company performance.
• Intellectual agility: analytical thinker with the ability to process and understand information quickly, diagnose issues, take positions, and make actionable intelligent recommendations.
• Proven collaboration skills: ability to collaborate productively, build relationships, and move work forward with internal partners and clients.
• Excellent communication: ability to engage in clear, effective dialogue on complex concepts and communicate them with poise.
• Leadership and influence: ability to persuade, encourage, or gain the support of others and cause them to take action.
• Ownership and impact: accepts personal accountability, takes ownership, perseveres, and embraces feedback.

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation with a reasonable base salary estimate of $172,000 - $202,500 USD, plus eligibility for annual bonus or uncapped sales incentive plans based on performance.
• Access to market-leading benefits including generous PTO, 401(k) match up to $7,200 per year, opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount, and more.
• Hybrid work environment offering flexibility and support to thrive—working virtually when productive and connecting with colleagues in a vibrant, purposeful, engaging, and inspiring community.
• Commitment to equal employment opportunity: Gartner provides equal access to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, or veteran status.
• Dedication to inclusion: teams are composed of individuals from diverse geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and generations.
• Investment in leadership: we invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results.

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About Gartner, Inc.

Gartner is a global research and advisory firm providing insights, analysis, and advisory services to business leaders across IT, finance, HR, customer service, and supply chain functions. It delivers strategic guidance through research reports, benchmarking data, and access to expert advisors, helping organizations make informed decisions, reduce risk, and drive performance. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, Gartner serves more than 15,000 organizations worldwide, including corporations, government agencies, and investment firms. Its offerings include conferences, consulting, and subscription-based research, supporting clients in navigating complex markets and technological change.

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