Principal Analyst, Tech Resilience & Data Storage

Forrester Research, Inc. (US); Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 229,000; Full time

Job summary

Forrester Research, Inc. seeks a Principal Analyst to lead technology resilience and data storage research. The role covers resilience practices, platforms, vendors, and trends, combining strategic and technical delivery.

Collaboration across research, sales, product, and customer success is essential. The successful candidate will drive research content, participate in Forrester Waves, and consult with clients to apply findings to their business contexts.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years in director-level or higher roles in technology.
• Proven advisory experience to senior management and C-level clients.
• Strong communication, listening, and collaboration with researchers and client leaders.
• Solid technical experience across major enterprise platforms (cloud, storage, resilience, backup, infrastructure, security).

Responsibilities

• Lead technology and data resilience coverage across Forrester research teams.
• Develop a complete research portfolio driving customer delight and revenue.
• Conduct primary research through interviews, surveys, and briefings.
• Provide insights on future of work, cost optimization, and long-term tech strategy.
• Create high-quality, evidence-based content including reports, tools, webinars, and videos.

Skills

Technology resilience

Data storage

SRE concepts

Executive communication

Research leadership

Job description

Forrester Research, Inc. seeks a Principal Analyst to lead technology resilience and data storage research. The role covers resilience practices, platforms, vendors, and trends, combining strategic and technical delivery.

Collaboration across research, sales, product, and customer success is essential. The successful candidate will drive research content, participate in Forrester Waves, and consult with clients to apply findings to their business contexts.