Description
Charles River Associates (CRA) is a global consulting firm that provides economic and financial analysis. CRA's Forensic Services practice supports companies' commitment to integrity by assisting them and their counsel in independently responding to allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, misconduct, and non-compliance.
As an Associate in the Cybersecurity & Incident Response team, you will execute security and privacy investigations for CRA clients, provide expert digital forensic support, and assist in drafting forensic reports. Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting security and privacy investigations, including breach detection, threat analysis, incident response, and malware analysis
- Providing expert digital forensic support for counsel and clients in support of data security incidents
- Assisting in the drafting of forensic reports, affidavits, and testifying as an expert in the field of digital forensics and incident response
- Engaging in problem-solving and forensic analysis of digital information using standard evidence handling techniques and computer forensics tools
- Identifying, researching, and organizing information to assess the appropriateness and sufficiency of available data
- Developing familiarity with data that serves as input to this analysis, including threat intelligence, logging data, and contextual clues
- Recognizing relationships among multiple sources and types of information to facilitate effective data analysis
- Programming, model building, and database administration (Python, T-SQL, VBA, Excel, C#, among others)
- Ensuring reliability of analysis and risk management through implementing quality control measures and documentation
Desired qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a relevant academic focus (Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Information Security and/or Information Systems)
- 2-4 years of relevant work experience in financial/economic analysis, preferably in a consulting firm
- Digital forensics/incident response training and certifications, including SANS GIAC (GCFA, GCFE, GNFA, GIME), IACIS (CFCE or CIFR), Magnet MCFE, X-ways X-Pert or similar
- Strong understanding of computer operating systems, software, and hardware
- Ability to conduct detailed forensic investigations and analysis of computers, networks, mobile devices, and removable media
CRA offers a comprehensive total rewards program, including a superior benefits package, wellness programming, and in-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers. The annual base salary range for this position is $92,500 - $105,000.
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.