Charles River Associates

Associate/Cybersecurity & Incident Response (Forensic Services practice)

Charles River Associates · Toronto, ON, Canada

Posted about 3 months ago · $100,000-$115,000 · Previously reposted

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
77 days
Charles River Associates's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
Yes
taken down and listed again at least once
Salary listed
Yes
82% of Charles River Associates's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Charles River Associates
high
81 stale, 3 reposted of 82 open
Hiring momentum
101 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Charles River Associates's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Charles River Associates.

About this role

The Associate in Cybersecurity & Incident Response at Charles River Associates will engage in executing security and privacy investigations, providing expert digital forensic support, and drafting forensic reports. The role involves problem-solving and forensic analysis of digital information, utilizing various programming and analysis techniques to support clients in data security matters.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Charles River Associates as an employer.

What you need

  • 2-4 years of experience in Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Information Security, or Information Systems
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks
  • Experience with forensic analysis and investigations
  • Understanding of proper evidence handling procedures

Nice to have

  • Experience with conducting digital forensic analysis using commercial and open source forensic tools
  • Experience with conducting static/dynamic malware analysis
  • Participation in collegiate computer security competitions
  • Digital forensics/incident response training and certifications (e.g., SANS GIAC, IACIS, Magnet MCFE)

What you get

  • 100 hours of training annually
  • Comprehensive total rewards program
  • Superior benefits package
  • Wellness programming
  • In-house immigration support
  • Paid time off including vacation and sick leave

Worth weighing

  • Position requires 3 to 4 days a week in the office, which may limit remote work flexibility
  • Salary range provided but starting pay may vary based on multiple factors
  • Role involves a significant amount of technical and investigative work, which may not appeal to all candidates

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