Principal Digital Forensics, Incident Response Cybersecurity Forensic Services practice
Charles River AssociatesBoston, 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 matters.
- 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 assessment, audit, and guidance on cybersecurity controls in accordance with relevant frameworks.
Requirements
- Must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field.
- Must have 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, 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
Compensation/salary range of $175,000 - $250,000 with potential bonus incentive
Work location flexibility with at least 3 to 4 days in the office per week
Work environment perks including wellness programs, employee assistance resources, and commuter benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with employer match, life and disability insurance, paid time off, paid parental leave
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