Join Gartner as a Director Analyst and become a thought leader in the cloud storage domain. You'll craft essential research, advise top organizations globally, and influence strategic decisions. This role demands a sharp focus on market gaps, solutions, and future trends, empowering clients to navigate complex IT challenges with confidence.
Key Responsibilities
- Research Excellence. Produce insightful analysis and thought-provoking research on enterprise IT storage, guiding clients with evidence-based recommendations.
- Client Engagement. Deliver actionable advice virtually, engaging senior executives to solve critical business challenges and drive informed decisions.
- Strategic Influence. Collaborate on Gartner Magic Quadrants™ and Market Guides, shaping vendor evaluations and market insights.
- Thought Leadership. Present as an industry expert at conferences, showcasing expertise in storage technologies and trends.
Required Skills and Experience
- Expertise. 9.5 - 12 years in enterprise IT storage, with hands-on experience across major vendors (e.g., Pure Storage, Dell, NetApp).
- Cloud Proficiency. Deep understanding of public cloud storage (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid cloud solutions.
- Technological Insight. Familiarity with emerging storage innovations, backup solutions, and data lifecycle management.
- Communication. Ability to distill complex concepts clearly and authoritatively to diverse audiences.
Nice-to-Haves
- Backup and Data Protection. Experience in backup strategies, including SaaS applications (e.g., Microsoft 365, Salesforce).
- Cyber Recovery. Knowledge of cyber recovery and ransomware protection strategies.
- Market Impact. Background in data lifecycle management, compliance, and storage deployment trade-offs.
Why Gartner?
At Gartner, we foster a culture of innovation and excellence, empowering you to grow professionally and personally. Join a global team committed to delivering impactful insights and client success. With competitive compensation and a flexible, inclusive work environment, Gartner offers unparalleled opportunities to thrive.