Principal Digital Forensics, Incident Response Cybersecurity Forensic Services practice

Charles River Associates

Boston, Massachusetts

Full Time

Posted January 27, 2026

$175k - $250k

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Job Description

The position involves leading cyber forensic investigations, incident response, and digital security assessments for clients, managing forensic teams, and providing expert guidance on cybersecurity controls and compliance within a consulting firm specializing in economic and forensic services.

Key Responsibilities

Lead security and privacy investigations, including cyber 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 engagement activities and oversee project team execution.
Identify opportunities for team improvement and implement enhancements to digital forensic and incident response capabilities.
Maintain relationships with law enforcement agencies to assist in criminal investigations.
Create and lead a team environment focused on recruitment, retention, and 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.

Requirements

Must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field.
Ten (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, Nix, and web technologies.
Experience performing pixel tracking investigations.
Experience in software development lifecycle, full-stack development, and performing source code review.
Willing and able to travel for client projects.