Associate Principal Cybersecurity Incident Response Forensic Services practice
Charles River AssociatesLocation not specified
Full Time
Posted January 27, 2026
$140k - $170k
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Job Description
The position involves leading cyber forensic investigations, incident response, and digital forensics for clients, providing technical assessments and guidance on cybersecurity controls, and managing team and business development efforts within a consulting firm specializing in economic and forensic services.
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 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 investigations.
- Create 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 with counsel on investigations as directed.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field is preferred but can be waived with sufficient experience.
- 7-10 years 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, Nix and web technologies.
- Willing and able to travel for client projects.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range of $140,000 - $170,000 with potential bonus incentive
Work location flexibility with 3 to 4 days in the office and remote work options during certain periods
Work environment perks including wellness programs, employee assistance resources, and commuter benefits
Additional benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, life and disability insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays), paid parental leave
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