Senior Associate Cybersecurity Incident Response Forensic Services practice
Charles River AssociatesToronto, Ontario
Full Time
Posted December 18, 2025
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Job Description
The Senior Associate at CRA's Forensic Services practice conducts digital forensic investigations, manages incident response efforts, and provides cybersecurity assessments to clients, supporting legal and compliance needs while mentoring junior staff and contributing to business development.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute 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
- Evaluate and implement new tools and processes to improve incident response capabilities
- Maintain relationships with law enforcement agencies to assist in criminal matters
- Prepare client communications regarding project milestones and findings
- Manage risk through quality control measures and documentation
- Support engagement planning, analysis, and work product development
- Manage and supervise teams, including junior staff development
- Provide technical assessment and guidance on cybersecurity controls in accordance with relevant frameworks
- Assist in business development by drafting proposals and coordinating with practice areas
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field required
- 5-7 years experience in cyber intrusion investigation or incident response analysis
- Ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects and meet timely deadlines
- Experience in a hands-on technical role functioning as an incident responder, network forensic analyst or malware analyst
- Experience with data analytics engagements and contributing to 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, Unix, and web technologies
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range (not specified in the posting)
Work schedule flexibility with at least 3 to 4 days a week in the office
Work environment perks including career growth and mentorship opportunities
Skills development programs with 100 hours of training annually
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
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