Senior Research Analyst, Storage

About the role

IDC is looking for a Senior Research Analyst to support IDC’s storage research. As part of the Data and Storage Infrastructure research subdomain, the analyst will contribute to IDC’s research on storage systems, server-based storage, software-defined storage, and industry-level trends, including emerging AI storage architectures. The analyst will support senior analysts in advancing conversations with vendors, providers, regulatory bodies, end users, and other IDC analysts to ensure the storage narrative is well-rounded, both qualitatively and quantitatively. At IDC, your work helps shape how the world understands technology and where it goes next. You collaborate with curious, high-caliber colleagues who value rigor, integrity, and shared success. As the premier global provider of trusted technology intelligence, IDC equips business and technology leaders with the evidence they need to make confident decisions. Our insights inform strategy, investment, and innovation across industries and regions. Recognized by IIAR as Analyst Firm of the Year for five consecutive years, IDC sets the standard for credibility and impact. With more than 1,000 analysts worldwide and a truly global perspective, we combine deep expertise with practical relevance. Here, your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your contributions provide the insights leaders rely on every day. It is meaningful work, backed by a culture that supports growth, collaboration, and long-term career development with a globally respected brand.

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and/or ~5 years of direct end-user or vendor experience in the enterprise data storage or IT infrastructure