Senior Associate Digital Forensics, Incident Response Cybersecurity Forensic Services practice
Charles River AssociatesBoston, Massachusetts
Full Time
Posted October 28, 2025
$130k - $153k
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Job Description
The Senior Associate in CRA's Forensic Services practice conducts digital forensic investigations, cyber breach detection, and incident response, providing technical analysis, client communication, and supporting business development within a team focused on integrity and compliance issues.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute security and privacy investigations, including theft of trade secrets, cyber breaches, 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 digital forensic and incident response capabilities.
- Establish and maintain relationships with law enforcement agencies to assist in criminal investigations.
- Prepare client communications regarding project milestones and findings.
- Manage risk through quality control measures and thorough documentation.
- Participate in team recruiting, retention, and morale management.
- Oversee the growth and professional development of junior staff members.
- Provide technical assessments and guidance on cybersecurity controls based on industry frameworks.
- Interface with client personnel to support investigation and cybersecurity efforts.
Requirements
- Must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field.
- 5-7 years of experience in digital forensics, cyber intrusion investigation or incident response analysis.
- Experience performing pixel tracking investigations.
- Experience in software development lifecycle, full-stack development and performing source code review.
- Providing technical assessment, audit and guidance to clients on the adequacy of cybersecurity controls in accordance with frameworks such as NIST CSF 2.0, HIPAA, ISO 27001 and 27002, SOC2, NERC-CIP.
- 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, Linux, and web technologies.
- Ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects and meet timely deadlines.
- Experience in a hands-on technical role functioning as a digital forensic examiner, incident responder, network forensic analyst or malware analyst.
- Experience managing and supervising teams as appropriate.
- Experience managing risk by implementing quality control measures and documentation.
- Ability to interface with client personnel.
- Experience assisting in business development efforts by drafting proposals and coordinating with other practice areas within the firm.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range of $130,000 - $152,500 with potential bonus incentive compensation
Work location flexibility with at least 3 to 4 days in the office and options for remote work
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Life and disability insurance
Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and paid parental leave
Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
In-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers
Skills development programs with 100 hours of annual training
Leadership and collaboration opportunities through internal development activities
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