Principal Analyst, Security & Risk

Forrester

. Conduct research into evolving trends and best practices in SecOps, threat detection and response, and AI for SecOps .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $141,000 - $229,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in security and risk management, with a strong focus on SecOps technologies such as SIEM, UEBA, SOAR, and EDR/XDR. Possesses superior analytical, writing, and presentation skills to effectively communicate insights and strategies to diverse audiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Extensive Security And Risk ExperienceKnowledge Of SecOps TechnologiesStrong Presentation SkillsExperience In Public SectorAbility To Travel 30% To 50%

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Hard Skills

SecOpsThreat DetectionResponse StrategiesSecurity Data ManagementSIEMUEBASOAREDR/XDRAI For SecOpsResearch Analysis

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingListening SkillsCreative Market AnalysisFlexibilityRelationship Building

Industry Keywords

Public SectorBusiness StrategiesEmerging MarketsClient AdvisoryIntellectual Property Creation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct research into evolving trends and best practices in SecOps, threat detection and response, and AI for SecOps
Research and deliver multiple research projects per year covering business and technology strategies, implementation plans, technology or service comparisons, and emerging markets
Create intellectual property including written reports, analyses, videos, tools, templates, and blogs
Consult with clients globally to apply Forrester research and solve business problems through guidance sessions and advisory
Present at Forrester-sponsored and industry events, client speeches, and webinars
Establish an industry presence as a speaker and thinker
Build relationships with senior security and risk professionals, technology vendors, and sector journalists
Participate in vendor briefings and respond to press inquiries
Develop a deep understanding of client needs
Assist sales and customer success teams with clients and prospects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong record of academic achievement or equivalent experience
Extensive security and risk experience as a practitioner, consultant, product/product marketing leader, architect, or research analyst
Experience working in the public sector or serving public sector clients at the federal, state, or local level preferred
Deep intellectual curiosity about technology’s effect on the business landscape
Solid business instincts and practical understanding of how security and risk professionals operate
Creative view of markets, technologies, and attitudes
Superior listening, critical thinking, writing, and presentation skills
Flexibility to support global clients in EMEA, APAC, and NA across time zones
Ability to travel 30% to 50% of the time
Must be a US citizen
Knowledge of SecOps technologies including SIEM, UEBA, SOAR, EDR/XDR, security data management, and AI for SecOps

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits information provided at https://forresterbenefits.com/
Learning and career development opportunities
Tools, support, and runway for professional growth
Reasonable accommodation support