Principal/Digital Forensics, Incident Response & Cybersecurity (Forensic Services practice)

Charles River Associates; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100 hours of training annually

Comprehensive benefits package

Immigration support

Job summary

Charles River Associates seeks a senior Digital Forensic and Incident Response leader to direct security investigations for clients and oversee cross-functional teams. You will provide expert analysis, guide engagement activities, and contribute to business development across cyber risk engagements.

The role requires 10+ years in cyber intrusion, digital forensics or incident response, a Bachelor’s or Master’s in a related field, and willingness to travel for client projects.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field.
• 10+ years’ experience in cyber intrusion investigation, digital forensics or incident response analysis.
• Ability to effectively lead teams, prioritize multiple projects and meet timely deadlines.
• Hands-on technical role as testifying expert, incident responder, network forensic analyst or malware analyst.
• Experience leading data analytics engagements and managing technology-based best practices.
• Working knowledge of computer hardware components, operating systems, file systems, networks, e-mail, mobile devices, IT security or incident response.
• Deep knowledge of networking (TCP/IP), operating systems (Windows/*nix) and web technologies.
• Experience performing pixel-tracking investigations.
• Experience in software development lifecycle, full-stack development and source code review.
• Willing and able to travel for client projects.

Responsibilities

• Leading security and privacy investigations for CRA clients, including data security matters and cyber breach response.
• Performing forensic analysis of digital information using standard techniques and tools.
• Serving as primary client contact for engagement activities.
• Supervising project team execution and quality assurance of work products.
• Identifying opportunities and driving improvements for the digital forensic and incident response team.
• Maintaining relationships with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies as needed.
• Creating and maintaining a leveraged team environment and talent recruitment.
• Participating in business development: building client relationships, drafting proposals, pitches.

Skills

Cyber intrusion investigation

Digital forensics

Incident response

Team leadership

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field

Job description

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 you launch your career.

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 you launch your career.

Position Overview

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Leading 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;
• Serving as primary point of contact for clients with regard to all engagement activities;
• Supervising project team execution by leading quality assurance efforts and overseeing work product;
• Identifying opportunities and implementing improvements to increase the abilities of the digital forensic and incident response team;
• Maintaining effective relationships with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies to assist in criminal matters;
• Creating, leading, and maintaining leveraged team environment that is positioned for continued success and expansion by actively recruiting and retaining employees, and managing team morale;
• Participating in and leading business development efforts by building relationships with current and potential clients, drafting and presenting proposals, participating in pitches, and demonstrating firm capabilities to potential clients;
• 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;
• Assist with team recruiting and training efforts as needed.

Desired Qualifications

• Must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field.
• 10+ years’ experience in cyber intrusion investigation, digital forensics or incident response analysis.
• Ability to effectively lead teams, prioritize multiple projects and meet timely deadlines.
• Experience in a hands-on technical role functioning as a testifying expert, incident responder, network forensic analyst or malware analyst;
• Experience leading data analytics engagements and managing 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.
• Experience performing "pixel tracking" investigations;
• Experience in software development lifecycle, full-stack development and performing source code review;
• Willing and able to travel for client projects.

Career Growth And Benefits

• CRA’s 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 $175,000 - $250,000. 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.