Technical Competitive Intelligence Analyst - Cyera Identity

Description:

About Cyera

Come join the company building the security operating model for the age of AI. AI has changed how data is used — and security must change with it. Cyera's mission is to empower businesses to accelerate AI Adoption by defining a holistic approach to securing AI - from data to access to model. Instead of perimeter controls and static policies, Cyera provides a unified control plane that understands relationships between data, access, and behaviors across humans, systems, and AI. Backed by the world’s leading investors and working with a large and growing list of Fortune 1000 companies, we are looking for world-class talent to join us as we usher in the new era of data and AI security.

About the Team

The Competitive Intelligence team is responsible for analyzing the competitive landscape across the market. The team focuses on understanding how competitor products work, evaluating technical claims, and identifying strengths, gaps, and risks. It works closely with Product Management, R&D, Sales, and Marketing to provide evidence-based insights that support product decisions, competitive positioning, and customer conversations.

The team’s output includes technical analyses, competitive reports, and materials used across the company to inform strategy and execution.

About the Role

We seek a highly skilled Technical Competitive Intelligence Analyst to analyze and evaluate competitors' products. This role includes understanding our competitors' technical landscapes and providing insights that inform Cyera's product roadmap, enhance our competitive positioning, and drive innovation in data security solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze identity security products in depth, including their architectures, technology stacks, and key features across NHI, agentic identity, IGA, and adjacent PAM and ISPM.
• Gather and synthesize competitive intelligence from field input, customer feedback, analyst reports, call intelligence, CRM data, and public sources to assess competitor claims and understand which vendors appear in deals, at what stage, and how we win.
• Monitor competitor product updates, announcements, acquisitions, and new market entrants. Assess their potential impact and identify emerging technical risks and opportunities.
• Partner with R&D, Product Management, Sales, and Marketing to identify differentiation opportunities, inform roadmap decisions, and share evidence-based win/loss insights.
• Develop and maintain technical competitive assets, including deep-dive reports, battlecards, objection handlers, and technical comparisons, so teams can find and use current guidance.
• Prioritize field requests by deal stage and provide fast support for POV and decision-stage deals.
• Assist in creating and verifying technical benchmarks to assess Cyera’s products against competitors.

What You’ll Bring

• 3+ years of experience in technical analysis, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, or a related field, with a background in identity or security preferred.
• Strong understanding of identity security, including NHI and agent access, or the ability to build expertise quickly.
• Familiarity with cloud security, data protection, SaaS, and relevant markets such as DSPM, DLP, and AI security.
• Ability to assess complex products and technical claims, then turn findings into concise, sourced, balanced guidance that sales teams can use.
• Experience creating battlecards or other competitive materials.
• Strong analytical judgment and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical findings and challenge assumptions with evidence.
• Collaborative approach and ability to build trust with other teams.
• Relevant experience may include competitive intelligence, sales engineering, industry analysis, identity product marketing, or IAM practice.

Why Join Us?

At Cyera, we care about collaboration, innovation, and agility. We take “teamwork” seriously—with our inclusive and supportive culture at the forefront—and we’re just as serious about nurturing Cyerans to grow, both personally and professionally.

Feel free to apply even if your experience doesn’t tick every box.

We’re building something special here—and we welcome Cyerans with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.