Associate Principal Cybersecurity Incident Response Forensic Services practice

Charles River Associates

Toronto, Ontario

Full Time

Posted January 29, 2026

CA$175k - CA$225k

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Job Description

The position involves leading cyber security investigations, digital forensics, and incident response efforts for clients, providing technical assessments, managing teams, and supporting business development within a forensic services practice.

Key Responsibilities

Lead security and privacy investigations, including breach detection, threat analysis, incident response, and malware analysis.
Perform forensic analysis of digital information using computer forensics techniques and tools.
Serve as the primary client contact for incident response activities related to malicious code, unauthorized access, and misuse.
Supervise project team execution, ensuring quality assurance and overseeing work products.
Evaluate and implement new tools and processes to improve incident response capabilities.
Maintain relationships with law enforcement agencies to assist in criminal matters.
Build and lead a team environment, recruiting, retaining, and managing team morale.
Participate in business development by building client relationships, drafting proposals, and presenting firm capabilities.
Provide technical assessments and guidance on cybersecurity controls based on industry frameworks.
Assist with team recruiting and training efforts.
Work under counsel’s direction on investigations.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field is preferred but can be waived with sufficient experience.
7-10 years of experience in cyber intrusion investigation, digital forensics, or incident response analysis.
Ability to effectively lead teams, prioritize multiple projects, and meet timely deadlines.
Experience in a hands-on technical role functioning as a testifying expert, 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 and Unix, and web technologies.
Willing and able to travel for client projects.
Ability to perform forensic analysis of digital information using standard computer forensics and evidence handling techniques and tools.
Ability to serve as the primary point of contact for clients regarding incident response activities including malicious code, unauthorized access, and inappropriate usage.
Experience creating, leading, and maintaining a leveraged team environment, including recruiting and retaining employees and managing team morale.
Ability to work at the direction of counsel on investigations.

Benefits & Perks

Compensation/salary range: CAD 175,000 - 225,000 with potential bonus incentive

Work schedule: 3 to 4 days a week in the office with flexibility for remote work during certain periods

Work environment perks: Wellness programs, employee assistance resources, commuter benefits

Additional benefits: Extended medical, dental, and vision insurance; employer contribution to ERP; TFSP; RESP; life and disability insurance; paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and paid parental leave; career development and training programs; in-house immigration support