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Overview Hiring near Irving, TX, Stamford, CT, and Arlington, VA Centers of Excellence with a flexible environment. About Gartner IT Join a world‑class team of skilled engineers who build creative digital solutions to support colleagues and clients. We deliver cutting‑edge technology solutions that power Gartner, fostering nonstop innovation and outcome‑driven success. About this role This Director of Security Operations leads day‑to‑day security operations across US time zones, protecting Gartner’s reputation, customers, and information technology. The role drives operational response to security events, facilitates escalation, and steers projects involving the SOC and the broader Security Operations practice. What you will need Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or 6+ years of experience in Information Security Leadership experience in a SOC, Hunt, or Incident Response Team, or progressive growth in SOC responsibilities Ability to prioritize and analyze security events, enabling swift decision‑making and proportional responses Expertise in conducting and driving analysis of cybersecurity incidents Experience articulating technical findings and creating detailed incident reports Extensive experience with security tools such as SIEM, EDR, web proxy, and email security tools Experience driving security projects from requirements gathering to completion Ability to mentor, motivate, and coach team members toward operational excellence Passion for security and solving tomorrow’s problems What you will do Drive operational excellence of a geographically dispersed Security Operations team Serve as the Incident Commander during the incident response process Continuously seek opportunities to improve rapid, effective incident response Collaborate with stakeholders to detect, respond to, and remediate security issues Provide mentorship and guidance, promoting a culture of open communication and continuous improvement Lead automation initiatives, enhancing analyst capabilities and workflows while eliminating monotony Develop innovative detection content aligned with ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, and other cyber security frameworks Bring own ideas and solutions to a fast‑paced, evolving team focused on operational excellence Ensure smooth handover of alerts and incidents across geographically distributed team members Who You are Skilled and experienced with a servant‑leader mindset Relentlessly prioritizes and maintains a big‑picture view Comfortable delegating and “rolling up sleeves” when needed Passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing others Accountable, transparent, and willing to go the extra mile Motivated by security and tomorrow’s challenges Willing to learn new technology platforms Strong team player, proactive in a time‑sensitive operations environment Innovation mindset—seeking automation first Certifications like CISSP, GCIH, GCFA or equivalent are a plus Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, GCP) Demonstrated ability to transform and shape teams Scripting or programming experience (Python, PowerShell, Bash) Benefits Competitive compensation Limitless growth and learning opportunities Ongoing mentorship, leadership courses, technical training, and certification support Collaborative and positive culture within a diverse team Impact on strategy through direct contribution Flexibility: work from home and collaborate in dynamic offices 20+ PTO days plus holidays and floating holidays in the first year Extensive medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with corporate match, immediate vesting Wellness allowance programs Parental leave Tuition reimbursement Employee Stock Purchase Plan Employee Assistance Program Gartner Gives Charity Match and more Equal Opportunity Employer Gartner is committed to providing 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. The company seeks to uphold the principles of equal employment opportunity and offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities or as disabled veterans. For assistance, contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email ApplicantAccommodations@. #J-18808-Ljbffr