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Principal Digital Forensics, Incident Response Cybersecurity Forensic Services practice

Charles River Associates
Location not specified
Full Time
Posted September 18, 2025
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Job Description

The role involves leading cyber forensic investigations, incident response, and digital security assessments for clients, managing project teams, and supporting business development efforts within a forensic services practice focused on cybercrime and cybersecurity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead security and privacy investigations for clients, 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 matters.
  • Lead and manage a team of forensic professionals, recruiting, training, and maintaining 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.
  • Must have 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, Linux, 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.

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive total rewards program including benefits package
Wellness programming supporting physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being
In-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers
Skills development programs with 100 hours of training annually
Career growth opportunities through internal development activities
Work location flexibility with a hybrid work environment (3 to 4 days in the office per week)

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