Posted 2 months ago
Senior Research Analyst, Storage
@ IDC Research Inc.
Canada
Overview
IDC Research Inc. is hiring a Senior Research Analyst to support its global enterprise storage infrastructure research, including server-based, file-based and object-based storage and emerging AI storage architectures. The role builds market models, contributes to vendor and industry insights and supports senior analysts on reports, with about 15% travel. The posting states a remote role requiring proximity to a major airport and total compensation of $67,000 to $120,000 CAD.
Responsibilities:
- Support senior analysts on storage research deliverables
- Build and maintain market models for storage segments
- Develop insights on vendor, product and technology trends
- Collaborate with infrastructure and device analysts
- Contribute to industry reports on storage market growth
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM or related field
- About 5 years of enterprise storage or IT infrastructure experience
- Strong quantitative and modelling skills
- Problem-solving and communication skills
- Database experience is a bonus
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-10
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Data & analytics |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: moderate |
| Work setting | Home, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | STEM, related field |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Wellness, Home office allowance |
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International Data Corporation (IDC) is the technology intelligence layer of the AI economy. A global leader in research and data for more than 60 years, IDC’s expert analysts, proprietary datasets, and rigorous methodologies are trusted by business and IT leaders to guide critical business strategies and IT investments. Today, that intelligence is built into the tools and workflows where work gets done with IDC Quanta, making work sharper, teams faster, and businesses harder to beat. Visit www.idc.com, subscribe to the IDC blog, or follow us here for the latest industry insights.
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International Data Corporation (IDC) is the technology intelligence layer of the AI economy. A global leader in research and data for more than 60 years, IDC’s expert analysts, proprietary datasets, and rigorous methodologies are trusted by business and IT leaders to guide critical business strategies and IT investments. Today, that intelligence is built into the tools and workflows where work gets done with IDC…
| Field | Value |
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| Industry | Technology, Information and Internet |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | ICT Market ResearchConsultingGo to Market ServicesIndustry EventsDataand AI |
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Overview
About the Role & TeamIDC 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.
What You’ll Do
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.
What You Bring
- Required Bachelor’s degree in a STEM and/or related 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
- Percentage of travel required ~15%
- Remote but must live near a major airport
Why This Role Stands Out 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.
What We Offer
- 15 vacation days per year (increases with tenure; carryover allowed)
- 10 paid sick days per year
- 1 week paid new parenting leave
- Flexible work options (remote, part-time, flexible hours)
- Health, dental, vision, and paramedical coverage for you and your family
- Annual healthcare spending account
- Employee Assistance Program for counseling and support
- Best Doctors medical second opinions
- Life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
- Retirement savings plan with company match (up to 4% of salary)
- $75/month technology allowance for home office or phone expenses
- Company-paid cell phone plan
Compensation Transparency
At IDC, we are committed to fair and equitable pay practices. Employees are compensated equitably for their work, aligned with their skills and experience. Salary and incentive structures are determined through a rigorous process that considers experience, education, certifications, role-specific requirements, internal equity, and verified Canada market data from an independent third-party partner.The expected total annual compensation, depending on location and experience, is between $67,000 CAD – $120,000 CAD, inclusive of base salary and variable compensation. If this role relocates to a different country, the salary range will be updated to reflect that country's range, rather than a currency conversion of the original range.
Equal Opportunity Employer
IDC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. Employment eligibility verification required. We participate in E-Verify.
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