Senior Cybersecurity & Incident Response Lead

Charles River Associates International; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River Associates seeks an experienced Associate Principal to lead cyber intrusion investigations and digital forensics engagements within our Forensic Services practice in the United States. You will supervise teams, manage client projects, and contribute to business development while upholding rigorous incident response standards.

Ideal candidates have 7–10+ years in cyber investigations, strong technical and leadership skills, and the ability to travel for client engagements across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field is preferred but can be waived with sufficient experience.
• 7-10+ 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.
• Willing and able to travel for client projects.

Responsibilities

• Leading security and privacy investigations for CRA clients, in preparation of, and in response to, data security matters, which may include ongoing breach detection, threat analysis and incident response.
• 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 incident response activities including malicious code, unauthorized access, and inappropriate usage.
• Supervising project team execution by leading quality assurance efforts and overseeing work product.
• Improving the ability of the incident response team to react to incidents by evaluating and implementing new tools and processes.
• 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;
• Working at the direction of counsel on investigations.

Skills

Team leadership

Cyber intrusion investigation

Digital forensics

Incident response

Data analytics

Networking knowledge

OS expertise (Windows/*nix)

Willing to travel

Education

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

Job description

Charles River Associates seeks an experienced Associate Principal to lead cyber intrusion investigations and digital forensics engagements within our Forensic Services practice in the United States. You will supervise teams, manage client projects, and contribute to business development while upholding rigorous incident response standards.

Ideal candidates have 7–10+ years in cyber investigations, strong technical and leadership skills, and the ability to travel for client engagements across