2027 Bachelor s Master s graduates Cyber and Forensic Technology Consulting Analyst Associate Intern Summer 2026
Charles River AssociatesLocation not specified
Internship
Posted December 18, 2025
$30 - $36/hr
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Job Description
This internship offers hands-on experience in digital forensics, cybersecurity, and incident response, where interns assist with investigations, analyze digital evidence, and support security projects within a consulting environment, preparing for a potential full-time role.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with security and privacy investigations related to data security breaches and fraud
- Conduct forensic analysis of digital information using standard techniques and tools
- Identify, research, and organize information to determine hacker activity and data theft
- Defensibly collect digital evidence and maintain chain-of-custody documentation
- Leverage programming and database skills to support forensic investigations and analysis
- Share investigative findings and assist in drafting technical reports
Requirements
- Candidates must be Bachelor’s or Master’s non-MBA degree candidates graduating December 2026 Summer 2027 with a related academic focus in Cybersecurity, Computer Science and Engineering, Digital Forensics, Management Information Systems, or Security Information Systems or a related field.
- Ability to conduct detailed forensic investigations and analyses of computers, networks, mobile devices, and removable media.
- Experience with conducting digital forensic analyses using commercial and open-source forensic tools, including file system forensics, memory analysis, and network analysis.
- Experience with conducting static and dynamic malware analyses in a lab environment and threat hunting in a live environment.
- Understanding of proper evidence handling procedures and chain-of-custody.
- Experience with drafting technical and investigative reports and communicating technical findings.
- Experience with utilizing automation tools and scripts to expedite analyses.
- Understanding of incident handling procedures, including preparation, identification, containment, eradication, and recovery to protect enterprise environments.
- Understanding of common attack techniques used by adversaries on a victim network and how to leverage those techniques to stop further adversary activity.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and leadership.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities.
- Excellent time management and task prioritization skills.
- Clear and demonstrated interest in consulting through coursework, work experience, activities, or attendance at CRA recruiting events.
- Resume submission including current address, personal email, and telephone number.
- Cover letter describing interest in CRA and how the role matches personal goals, including any specific practice area or location preference.
- Unofficial transcripts may be submitted; candidates must be graduating from a bachelor’s or master’s degree program for this role.
- Work location flexibility with a requirement to spend 3 to 4 days a week on average working in the office, with specific days coordinated with the team.
- Wage range estimate for New York and Washington DC offices is $30 - $36 per hour, considering experience, education, and expertise.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range: $30 - $36 per hour
Work schedule: 3 to 4 days a week in the office, with specific days coordinated with team
Work environment perks: Professional development and wellness support programs, social events, collegial work environment
Additional benefits: Potential full-time offer after graduation, flexible work location options
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