Lead Security Analyst

At Gartner wedontjust protect systemswe empower the business to move boldly and securely into the future. Our Information Security team is a collaborative group of passionate defenders researchers builders and lifelong learners who thrive on tackling complex challenges.

Weoperatewith asecurity-first mindsetand a culture where every voice matters. Whether an idea comes from a seasoned expert or one of our newest analysts great thinking is always welcome. We embrace diverse perspectives empower innovation and work together to stay ahead of emerging threats.

Ifyouredriven by curiosityfuelledbyproblemsolving and excited by the opportunity to influence the security posture of a global organisation this is your team.

About the role

Werelooking for aLead Security Analystto join our global Security Operations this role you will take point on Incident Response drive investigationsmatureour detection capabilities and safeguard Gartners people data and intellectual property.

You will serve as a subject matter expert a mentor to analysts a visionary for improving our capabilities and a key contributor to our operational excellence. Your work directly elevates the maturity resilience and impact of our global SOC.

WhatYoulldo

• Lead complexend to endincident investigations providing both strategic direction andhandsontechnical execution while acting as the primary incident commander for your region.

• Perform deep analysis across SIEM EDR cloud platforms email security proxy and supporting logs todetermineroot cause impact and remediation paths.

• Producehighqualityincident reports that translate technical findings into clear actionable outcomes for both technical teams and business stakeholders.

• Drive SOC capability uplift through improved detections automation telemetry coverage and refinement of investigative workflows.

• Engineer automation and tooling that streamline investigations reduce repetitive tasks and enhance overall SOC efficiency.

• Conduct proactive threat hunting across endpoint network and cloud environmentsidentifyingmaliciousbehaviour misconfigurations and emerging threat patterns.

• Mentor and guide analysts to elevate technicalproficiency operational rigor and investigative maturity.

• Collaborate closely withcrossfunctionalteams toidentify mitigate and remediate security risks while ensuring smooth operational handover across global time zones.

• Champion continuous improvement by bringing innovative ideas evaluatingnew technologies and advancing the SOCs overall maturity.

• Participate in rotationaloncallresponsibilities for occasionalhighpriorityescalations.

WhatYoullBring

• 5- 10 years ofhandsonInformation Security or SOCexperience.onInformation Security or SOC experience.

• Strong experienceanalysing investigating and responding to cybersecurity incidents.

• Proven ability to prioritize make fast decisions and execute under pressure.

• Bachelorsin Cyber Security Computer Science Engineering orequivalent experiencein cyber security is preferred.

• Skilled in SIEM EDR web proxy email security and related technologies.

• Cloud investigation experience (AWS Azure or GCP).

• Strong DFIR and cybersecurity investigation skills.

• Proficiencywith SPL KQL SQL or similar query languages.

• Strong threathunting or red/purple team experience.

• Strong communication documentation and storytelling capabilities.

• Experience automating tasks using Python PowerShell or Bash.

• A passion for learningnew technologiesand continuously improving processes.

• Certifications such as GCIH GCFA or similar are a plus.

• A bias toward innovationsomeone who thinksautomation firstand understands when AI amplifies humanexpertise.

Why you will love working here

• Youllshape the direction of a worldclass SOC.

• Your ideaswontjust be heardtheyllbe implemented.

• Youllwork withcuttingedgetools and a team that invests in growth.

• Youlljoin a culture that values collaboration curiosity and continuous improvement.

• Youllhave the autonomy to innovate combined with the support to succeed.

Not sure you meet every requirement

Thatsokay! Ifyoureexcited about the role and believe you can make an impact we encourage you to applyyou may be exactly whatwerelooking for.

What you will get:

• Competitive compensation.

• Limitless growth and learning opportunities.

• Ongoing mentorship and apprenticeship; Leadership courses development programs technical courses certification opportunities and more!

• A collaborative and positive culture - join a diverse team of professionals that are as smart and driven as you.

• A chance to make an impact your work will contribute directly to our strategy.

• Enjoy the flexibility of working from home and the energy of collaborating with peers in our dynamic offices.

• 20 PTO days plus holidays and floating holidays in your first year.

• Extensive medical dental insurance and vision plan.

• Health-and-wellness-related allowance programs.

• Parental leave.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Gartner Gives Charity Match.
  And much more!