Associate/Cybersecurity & Incident Response (Forensic Services practice)
Charles River Associates · Boston, MA, United States; Chicago, IL, United States; Dallas, Texas, United States; Houston, Texas, United States; New York, NY, United States; Oakland, CA, United States; Washington, DC, United States
Posted about 3 months ago · $92,500 - $105,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 85 days Charles River Associates's roles stay open a median of 88 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 82% of Charles River Associates's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Charles River Associates
- high 82 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
- 2026-10-30
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 the Cybersecurity & Incident Response team at Charles River Associates will engage in security and privacy investigations, providing expert digital forensic support for clients facing data security incidents. Responsibilities include drafting forensic reports, conducting detailed forensic analysis, and utilizing various programming and analysis tools to assess and respond to cyber threats. The role emphasizes collaboration, problem-solving, and effective communication while managing multiple tasks.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- 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
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a relevant academic focus (Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Information Security and/or Information Systems)
- 2-4 years of relevant work experience in financial/economic analysis, preferably in a consulting firm
- Strong understanding of computer operating systems, software and hardware
- Ability to conduct detailed forensic investigations and analysis of computers, networks, mobile devices and removable media
- Experience with conducting digital forensic analysis using commercial and open source forensic tools
- Experience with conducting static/dynamic malware analysis in a lab environment and threat hunting in a live environment
Nice to have
- Digital forensics/incident response training and certifications, including SANS GIAC (GCFA, GCFE, GNFA, GIME), IACIS (CFCE or CIFR), Magnet MCFE, X-ways X-Pert or similar
- Experience in collegiate computer security competitions
- Experience with utilizing automation tools and scripts to expedite analysis.
What you get
- 100 hours of training annually through formal and informal programs
- Comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package
- Wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being
- In-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work flexibility, but at least 3 to 4 days a week in the office is expected.
- Salary range provided is $92,500 - $105,000, which may vary based on various factors.
- Position may be eligible for additional bonus incentive compensation.
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Listed by Charles River Associates on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-30. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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