Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. IDC is seeking a Senior Research Analyst to support its global enterprise storage research. The role develops market models and qualitative and quantitative insights on storage systems, technologies, vendors, and adoption trends, and contributes to research reports and collaboration across infrastructure and device research.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a supporting analyst for IDC's global enterprise storage infrastructure coverage
- Support senior analysts in delivering qualitative and quantitative insights and advice to technology vendors, IT buyers, and the investment community
- Develop and maintain market models for specific segments of the storage market, including server-based, file-based, and object-based storage
- Develop and deliver rich insights on the industry (key vendor, product, and technology trends) and the market (key adoption trends)
- Collaborate with infrastructure and device analysts to encompass insights into a bigger picture on storage platforms, systems, and services
- Contribute to the production of reports on the current state of the industry and trends defining its future growth
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field
- ~5 years of direct end-user or vendor experience in the enterprise data storage or IT infrastructure industry
- Strong quantitative and/or modeling skills (working with a database is a bonus)
- Problem solving and communications skills
Benefits
- Remote work (proximity to a major airport)
- 15 vacation days (prorated based on start date)
- 12 company-paid holidays
- 6 paid sick days (prorated based on start date; may vary by state)
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 2 floating holidays (prorated based on start date)
- 1 volunteer day
- 401(k) company match (IDC matches 3% on the first 6% of employee contributions)
- Company-paid short-term disability
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid parental leave
- A culture that supports growth, collaboration, and long-term career development
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