2027 Bachelor s Master s graduates Cyber and Forensic Technology Consulting Analyst Associate Intern Summer 2026
Charles River AssociatesToronto, Ontario
Internship
Posted January 30, 2026
$40 - $40/hr
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Job Description
This internship involves working on digital forensic investigations, incident response, and cybersecurity projects, providing hands-on experience in analyzing digital evidence, identifying security breaches, and supporting client consulting projects within a professional environment.
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
- 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 related field.
- Familiarity with several core skills including a strong understanding of computer operating systems, software, and hardware.
- 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 victim networks 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.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range: approximately $40 per hour, varies based on experience and location
Work schedule: 3 to 4 days per week in the office, with flexibility for remote work
Work environment perks: collegial work environment, social events, professional development and wellness support programs
Additional benefits: extended medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; life and disability insurance; paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and paid parental leave; wellness programs; employee assistance resources; commuter benefits
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