Senior Associate/Digital Forensics (Forensic Services practice)

Job Description

Charles River Associates (CRA) is seeking a Senior Associate to join their Forensic Services practice. This role involves assisting companies and their counsel in responding to allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, misconduct, and non-compliance. The Senior Associate will be responsible for leading security and privacy investigations, performing onsite data collection, conducting forensic analysis of digital information, and maintaining relationships with law enforcement agencies.

Responsibilities include:

• Performing onsite data collection and/or triage
• Executing chain of custody documentation and performing other data intake procedures
• Performing forensic analysis of digital information using standard computer forensics and evidence handling techniques and computer forensics tools
• Conducting misappropriation of trade secret investigations
• Remediating data by securely removing it from multiple file systems and data platforms
• Conducting mobile device forensic examinations
• Serving as primary point of contact for clients
• Supervising project team execution
• Leading security and privacy investigations
• Improving the ability of the team to react to incidents
• Maintaining effective relationships with law enforcement agencies
• Creating, leading, and maintaining leveraged team environment
• Participating in and leading business development efforts
• Assist with team recruiting and training efforts as needed

Requirements:

• 5-7+ years of experience in digital forensics, cyber intrusion investigation, or incident response analysis
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field
• Deep knowledge of Mac OS, Windows, and Linux operating systems
• Ability to effectively lead teams, prioritize multiple projects and meet timely deadlines
• Experience in a hands-on technical role functioning as an incident responder, network forensic analyst or malware analyst
• Experience leading data analytics engagements and managing the execution of technology-based best practices
• Working knowledge of computer hardware components, operating systems, file systems, computer networks, e-mail systems, mobile devices, IT security or incident response
• Deep knowledge of networking (TCP/IP, design, traffic flow, protocols, sessions), operating systems (Windows / *nix) and web technologies
• Willing and able to travel for client projects

What CRA offers:

• Work Location Flexibility
• Equal Employment Opportunity