Senior Digital Forensics & Incident Response Leader

Charles River Associates; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River Associates (CRA) is seeking an experienced cyber forensics professional in the United States to lead security investigations, perform digital forensics analyses, and guide clients through complex data security matters. The role involves managing engagements, mentoring teams, and contributing to business development across client projects.

The position requires 10+ years in cyber intrusion investigation or related fields, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, and willingness to travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field.
• 10+ years’ experience in cyber intrusion investigation, digital forensics or incident response.
• Ability to lead teams, prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Hands-on technical role as 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 / Unix) 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 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.

Skills

Security investigations

Forensic analysis

Client liaison

Team leadership

Business development

Cybersecurity controls

Education

Bachelor or Master

Tools

Computer Forensics Tools

Job description

Charles River Associates (CRA) is seeking an experienced cyber forensics professional in the United States to lead security investigations, perform digital forensics analyses, and guide clients through complex data security matters. The role involves managing engagements, mentoring teams, and contributing to business development across client projects.

The position requires 10+ years in cyber intrusion investigation or related fields, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, and willingness to travel