Cyber & Digital Forensics Consulting Analyst

Charles River Associates; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 92,500 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River Associates is seeking candidates for a security and forensics-focused role in the United States. The position involves investigations into data security matters, including breaches and fraud, and applying digital forensics techniques across systems.

Responsibilities include evidence collection, analysis using Python/T-SQL/VBA/Excel/C#, and collaboration with stakeholders to develop new tools. Candidates should have relevant degrees and practical forensic experience, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree graduating Dec 2026/Summer 2027 in Cybersecurity, CS&E, Digital Forensics, MIS, or related field.
• Strong understanding of computer OS, software, and hardware.
• Experience with digital forensic analyses using commercial/open-source tools including file system, memory, and network analysis.
• Experience with static/dynamic malware analyses and threat hunting.
• Strong evidence handling procedures and chain-of-custody knowledge.
• Experience drafting technical/investigative reports and communicating findings.
• Familiarity with legal concepts related to IP; automation tools/scripts to expedite analyses.

Responsibilities

• Assist with security and privacy investigations, including ongoing breaches and fraud.
• Perform forensic analysis of digital information using standard techniques and tools.
• Apply investigative methods and scientific reasoning to various systems to answer questions.
• Identify what a hacker did, whether data was stolen, and what to include in litigation.
• Defensibly collect digital evidence and maintain chain-of-custody documentation.
• Leverage programming and database skills (Python, T‑SQL, VBA, Excel, C#) to support analyses.
• Communicate findings to team members, clients, and prepare written reports.
• Develop new tools with stakeholders to support evolving forensic landscape.
• Stay current with developments in digital forensics, e-discovery, and incident response.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Digital Forensics

Incident response

Programming

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/Engineering/Forensics

Tools

Python

T-SQL

VBA

Excel

C#

Job description

Charles River Associates is seeking candidates for a security and forensics-focused role in the United States. The position involves investigations into data security matters, including breaches and fraud, and applying digital forensics techniques across systems.

Responsibilities include evidence collection, analysis using Python/T-SQL/VBA/Excel/C#, and collaboration with stakeholders to develop new tools. Candidates should have relevant degrees and practical forensic experience, with strong