Principal Analyst: Technology Resilience & Data Storage

Phase2 Technology; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

Forrester Research, Inc. seeks a Principal Analyst to lead its technology resilience and data storage research. You will develop a complete portfolio across platforms, practices, and partners, collaborating with research, sales, product, and customer success teams to deliver insights and guidance.

The role requires at least 10 years in leadership with strong advisory and client-facing skills, plus the ability to travel up to 30% to serve clients globally.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in director-level or above tech roles.
• Proven ability to advise senior management and C-suite.
• Outstanding client-facing communication and collaboration.
• Broad technical experience across cloud, storage, resilience, security.
• Deep knowledge of SRE, NIMS, NRF, and related standards.
• Ability to distill complex ideas into simple client-focused concepts.
• Strong academic record.
• Excellent analytical and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel 30% or more.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology resilience and data storage research portfolio.
• Develop research with senior industry stakeholders.
• Conduct primary research via interviews and surveys.
• Analyze platform domains including cloud and enterprise apps.
• Create high-quality research content and IP.
• Present findings at events and webinars.

Skills

Executive advisory

C-level advisory

Research leadership

SRE concepts

Data resilience

Cloud platforms

Job description

Forrester Research, Inc. seeks a Principal Analyst to lead its technology resilience and data storage research. You will develop a complete portfolio across platforms, practices, and partners, collaborating with research, sales, product, and customer success teams to deliver insights and guidance.

The role requires at least 10 years in leadership with strong advisory and client-facing skills, plus the ability to travel up to 30% to serve clients globally.