Senior Associate/Cybersecurity & Incident Response (Forensic Services practice)

Job Description

Charles River Associates (CRA) is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Forensic Services practice, focusing on Cybersecurity & Incident Response. The role involves supporting companies in responding to allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, misconduct, and non-compliance. The Senior Associate will work within cross-trained teams of forensic professionals to provide accounting, forensic, and cybercrime investigation services.

Responsibilities include:

• Executing security and privacy investigations for CRA clients.
• Performing forensic analysis of digital information.
• Improving incident response capabilities by evaluating and implementing new tools and processes.
• Contributing to relationships with law enforcement agencies.
• Preparing client communications.
• Managing risk and ensuring quality control.
• Participating in team recruiting and retention.
• Managing and developing junior staff.
• Providing management support to engagement teams.
• Supporting engagement planning and management.
• Providing technical assessment/audit and guidance to clients on cybersecurity controls.
• Interfacing with client personnel.
• Assisting in business development efforts.

Desired Qualifications:

• 5-7 years’ experience in cyber intrusion investigation or incident response analysis.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience in a hands-on technical role as an incident responder, network forensic analyst, or malware analyst.
• Experience with data analytics engagements.
• Working knowledge of computer hardware, operating systems, file systems, computer networks, e-mail systems, mobile devices, IT security, or incident response.
• Deep knowledge of networking, operating systems, and web technologies.

CRA offers:

• Skills development programs with 100 hours of training annually.
• Career mentoring and performance coaching.
• Comprehensive total rewards program including benefits and wellness programming.
• In-house immigration support.