Senior Associate​/Cybersecurity & Incident Response; Forensic Services practice

Senior Associate/Cybersecurity & Incident Response (Forensic Services practice)  Join to apply for the  Senior Associate/Cybersecurity & Incident Response (Forensic Services practice)  role at  Charles River Associates
About Charles River Associates
CRA is a leading global consulting firm providing independent economic and financial analysis behind litigation, guiding businesses on strategy and operations, and advising governments on policy impacts. Our services—economic and management consulting—are delivered by specialized practice groups.  Learn how CRA can help launch your career.

Position Overview
CRA’s Forensic Services supports companies' integrity by helping respond to allegations of fraud, misconduct, and non-compliance. We deploy cross-trained forensic teams to deliver insights efficiently, offering accounting, forensic, and cybercrime investigation services.
The Senior Associate role involves:
Executing security and privacy investigations, including breach detection, threat analysis, incident response, and malware analysis;
Performing forensic analysis of digital information with standard techniques and tools;
Enhancing incident response capabilities by evaluating and implementing new tools and processes;
Building relationships with law enforcement agencies for criminal matters;
Preparing client communications and managing project risks with quality control;
Participating in recruiting, team morale, and professional development of junior staff;
Supporting engagement planning, analysis, and supervision;
Providing cybersecurity assessments aligned with frameworks like NIST, HIPAA, ISO 27001, SOC2, NERC-CIP;
Interfacing with clients and supporting business development efforts.
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field;
5-7 years’ experience in cyber intrusion investigation or incident response;
Strong project prioritization skills;
Hands-on technical expertise in incident response, network forensics, or malware analysis;

Experience with data analytics and best practices;
Knowledge of hardware, OS, networks, email systems, mobile devices, and security;
Deep understanding of networking, operating systems, and web technologies.
To Apply
For Canadian positions, include your resume with contact details. For international roles, visit our Careers site.
Career Growth & Benefits
Skills development with 100 hours of annual training, mentorship, and leadership opportunities;
Comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and immigration support.
Work Location Flexibility
3-4 days/week in-office, with options for remote work during certain periods, depending on work needs.
Equal Opportunity Statement
CRA is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination.
Additional Details   Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level

Employment type:

Full-time
Job function:
Finance and Sales

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