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Consulting Associate/Cybersecurity & Incident Response (Forensic Services practice)

Charles River Associates · Toronto, ON, Canada

Posted about 3 months ago · $120,000 – $140,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
88 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

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About this role

The Consulting Associate in the Cybersecurity & Incident Response practice at Charles River Associates will engage in forensic investigations and incident response for clients facing data security issues. Responsibilities include executing security investigations, providing digital forensic support, drafting reports, and conducting analysis using various forensic tools. The role requires collaboration with a team and a strong focus on problem-solving and data analysis.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
4/5
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

  • 3-5 years of experience in cyber intrusion investigation or incident response analysis
  • Majored in Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Information Security, and/or Information Systems
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills
  • 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

Nice to have

  • Experience in collegiate computer security competitions
  • Experience with vulnerability management, penetration testing, scripting, programming, reverse engineering and similar job experience
  • Exposure to a variety of malware families used by Espionage or Criminal campaigns
  • Proficiency with Threat Intelligence Platforms and analyst software tools
  • 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

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
  • Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
  • Paid parental leave

Worth weighing

  • Position requires a significant in-office presence (3-4 days a week)
  • Salary range provided is CAD$120,000 – $140,000, which may vary based on multiple factors
  • No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond the stated in-office requirement

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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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