Lead Security Analyst

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About Gartner IT:

At Gartner, we don't just protect systems, we 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.

We operate with a security-first mindset and 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.

If you're driven by curiosity, fuelled by problemsolving, and excited by the opportunity to influence the security posture of a global organisation, this is your team.

About the role

We're looking for a Lead Security Analyst to join our global Security Operations team. In this role, you will take point on Incident Response, drive investigations, mature our detection capabilities, and safeguard Gartner's 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.

What You'll do 

* Lead complex end to end incident investigations, providing both strategic direction and handson technical 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 to determine root cause, impact, and remediation paths.

* Produce highquality incident 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 environments, identifying malicious behaviour, misconfigurations, and emerging threat patterns.

* Mentor and guide analysts to elevate technical proficiency, operational rigor, and investigative maturity.

* Collaborate closely with crossfunctional teams to identify, mitigate, and remediate security risks while ensuring smooth operational handover across global time zones.

* Champion continuous improvement by bringing innovative ideas, evaluating new technologies, and advancing the SOC's overall maturity.

* Participate in rotational oncall responsibilities for occasional highpriority escalations.

What You'll Bring

* 5 - 10 years of hands on Information Security or SOC experience.on Information Security or SOC experience.

* Strong experience analysing, investigating, and responding to cybersecurity incidents.

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

* Bachelor's in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience in 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.

* Proficiency with SPL, KQL, SQL, or similar query languages.

* Strong threat hunting or red/purple team experience.

* Strong communication, documentation, and storytelling capabilities.

* Experience automating tasks using Python, PowerShell, or Bash.

* A passion for learning new technologies and continuously improving processes.

* Certifications such as GCIH, GCFA, or similar are a plus.

* A bias toward innovation, someone who thinks "automation first" and understands when AI amplifies human expertise.

Why you will love working here

* You'll shape the direction of a worldclass SOC.

* Your ideas won't just be heard, they'll be implemented.

* You'll work with cuttingedge tools and a team that invests in growth.

* You'll join a culture that values collaboration, curiosity, and continuous improvement.

* You'll have the autonomy to innovate combined with the support to succeed.

Not sure you meet every requirement?

That's okay! If you're excited about the role and believe you can make an impact, we encourage you to apply, you may be exactly what we're looking 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!

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 business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.

Since our founding in 1979, we've grown to 21,000 associates globally who support ~14,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That's why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here.

What makes Gartner a great place to work?

Our vast, virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities - opportunities that may not even exist right now - for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.

We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients.

Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations.

We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.

What do we offer?

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.

Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us.

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