Principal Analyst, Security & Risk

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Conduct research on emerging trends and best practices within SecOps, threat detection and response, and AI applications in SecOps.

• Execute and deliver various research projects annually that encompass business and technology strategies, implementation plans, technology or service comparisons, and emerging market analysis.

• Generate intellectual property such as written reports, analyses, videos, tools, templates, and blog posts.

• Collaborate with clients worldwide to apply Forrester research and address business challenges through advisory sessions and consultations.

• Present at Forrester-sponsored events, industry conferences, client engagements, and webinars.

• Build a recognized presence in the industry as a speaker and thought leader.

• Foster relationships with senior security and risk professionals, technology vendors, and industry journalists.

• Engage in vendor briefings and respond to media inquiries.

• Cultivate a comprehensive understanding of client requirements.

• Support sales and customer success teams in their interactions with clients and prospects.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven track record of academic excellence or equivalent professional experience.

• Extensive experience in security and risk, whether as a practitioner, consultant, product/product marketing leader, architect, or research analyst.

• Preferred experience in the public sector or with public sector clients at federal, state, or local levels.

• A strong intellectual curiosity regarding the impact of technology on the business environment.

• Solid business acumen and a practical grasp of the operations of security and risk professionals.

• An innovative perspective on markets, technologies, and industry attitudes.

• Excellent listening, critical thinking, writing, and presentation skills.

• Flexibility to support global clients across various time zones in EMEA, APAC, and NA.

• Willingness to travel 30% to 50% of the time.

• Must possess US citizenship.

• Familiarity with SecOps technologies, including SIEM, UEBA, SOAR, EDR/XDR, security data management, and AI applications for SecOps.

🏝️ Benefits

• Benefits information can be found at https://forresterbenefits.com/.

• Opportunities for learning and career development.

• Access to tools, support, and resources for professional advancement.

• Reasonable accommodation support.