Cyber Incident Response Associate — Forensics

Charles River Associates; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100 hours of training annually

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Charles River Associates (CRA) is seeking an Associate for its Forensic Services practice to support investigations, cyber security analyses and data-driven client solutions. The role emphasizes rigorous forensic analysis, report drafting, and collaboration across teams.

We value initiative, cross-functional teamwork, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable findings. Eligible candidates will have 2–4 years of relevant experience and appropriate certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/Forensics/IS.
• 2-4 years of relevant work experience in financial/economic analysis, preferably in a consulting firm.
• Digital forensics/incident response training and certifications (SANS GIAC, IACIS, Magnet MCFE, X‑ways X‑Pert).
• Strong understanding of computer operating systems, software and hardware; ability to conduct forensic investigations and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Execute security and privacy investigations for CRA clients, including data security matters and breach response.
• Provide expert digital forensic support for data security incidents such as data breaches or fraud.
• Draft forensic reports, affidavits and testify as an expert in digital forensics and incident response.
• Engage in problem‑solving and forensic analysis of digital information using standard evidence handling techniques and tools.
• Identify artifact and evidence locations to answer critical questions; track adversary activity and data usage.

Skills

Cybersecurity concepts

Research experience

Quantitative ability

Written communication

Oral communication

Initiative

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Information Security or Information Systems

Tools

Python

T-SQL

VBA

Excel

C#

Memory analysis tools

Job description

Charles River Associates (CRA) is seeking an Associate for its Forensic Services practice to support investigations, cyber security analyses and data-driven client solutions. The role emphasizes rigorous forensic analysis, report drafting, and collaboration across teams.

We value initiative, cross-functional teamwork, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable findings. Eligible candidates will have 2–4 years of relevant experience and appropriate certifications.