Senior AssociateDigital Forensics, Incident Response & Cybersecurity (Forensic Services practice)

About Charles River Associates

CRA is a leading global consulting firm that provides independent economic and financial analysis behind litigation matters guides businesses through critical strategy and operational issues to become more profitable and advises governments on the economic impact of policies and regulations. Our two main services economic and management consulting are delivered by practice groups that focus on specific areas of expertise or industries. Click here to learn how CRA can help youlaunchyour career.

Position Overview

CRAsForensic Servicespractice supports companies commitment to integrity by assisting them and their counsel in independently responding to allegations of fraud waste abuse misconduct and non-compliance. We are noted for deploying cross-trained teams of forensic professionals to assist our clients in gaining deeper insights and greater value more quickly. We provide accounting and forensic services as well as cybercrime investigation services.

The opportunities to contribute to the team in this Senior Associate role may include (but are not limited to):

• Executing security and privacy investigations for CRA clients in preparation of and in response to data security matters which may include ongoing theft of trade secret investigations cyber breach detection threat analysis incident response and malware analysis;
• Performing forensic analysis of digital information using standard computer forensics and evidence handling techniques and computer forensics tools;
• Improving the ability of the digital forensic and incident response team to react to incidents by evaluating and implementing new tools and processes;
• Contributing to the creation and maintenance of effective relationships with local state and federal law enforcement agencies to assist in criminal matters;
• Preparing client communications for project milestones and senior leadership;
• Managing risk by implementing quality control measures and documentation;
• Participating in team recruiting and retention efforts and managing team morale;
• Manage the growth and professional development of junior staff members;
• Providing management support to engagement teams led by senior personnel;
• Participating in project team execution analysis and work product;
• Managing and supervising teams as appropriate;
• 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 cyber security controls in accordance with cybersecurity frameworks that are included in one or more of the following - NIST CSF 2.0 HIPAA ISO 27001 and 27002 SOC2 NERC-CIP;
• Interfacing with client personnel;
• Assisting in business development efforts by drafting proposals and coordinating with other practice areas within the firm.

Desired Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in digital forensics cyber intrusion investigation or incident response analysis.
• Must hold a Bachelors or Masters degree in a related field.
• 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 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 / *nix) and web technologies.

To Apply

To be considered for a position in the United States we require the following:

• Resume please include current address personal email and telephone number;

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Career Growth and Benefits

• CRAs robust skills development programs including a commitment to offering 100 hours of training annually through formal and informal programs encourage you to thrive as an individual and team member. Beginning with research and analysis skill building training continues with technical training presentation skills internal seminars and career mentoring and performance coaching from an assigned senior colleague. Additional leadership and collaboration opportunities exist through internal firm development activities.
• We offer a comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package wellness programming to support physical mental emotional and financial well-being and in-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers.

Work Location Flexibility

CRA creates a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth mentorship and inclusivity. At the same time we recognize that individuals realize a range of benefits when working from home periodically. We currently expect that individuals spend at least 3 to 4 days a week working in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office or to client meetings) with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team.

Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Salary and other compensation

A good-faith estimate of the annual base salary range for this position is $130000 - $152500. Stating pay within this range may vary based on factors such as education level experience skills geographic location market conditions and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for additional bonus incentive compensation.

CRA offers a comprehensive benefits package subject to eligibility requirements which may include: medical dental and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; life and disability insurance; paid time off (vacation sick leave holidays); paid parental leave; wellness programs and employee assistance resources; and commuter benefits.