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Charles River Associates

Consulting 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; Washington, DC, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $100,000 - $126,500

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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

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 Consulting Associate in the Cybersecurity & Incident Response practice at Charles River Associates will engage in forensic investigations related to data security incidents, including breaches and fraud. Responsibilities include executing investigations, drafting reports, analyzing digital information, and providing expert support to clients. The role requires collaboration with a team and involves using various forensic tools and techniques to uncover and analyze evidence of cyber threats.

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

  • 3-5 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 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
  • Strong understanding of proper evidence handling procedures and chain of custody

Nice to have

  • Experience with conducting static/dynamic malware analysis in a lab environment and threat hunting in a live environment
  • Experience with drafting technical and investigative reports and communicating technical findings
  • Experience with utilizing automation tools and scripts to expedite analysis
  • 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

  • Comprehensive total rewards program
  • Superior benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
  • Paid parental leave

Worth weighing

  • Salary range provided is broad and may vary based on multiple factors
  • Position requires significant in-office presence, at least 3 to 4 days a week
  • Role involves high levels of responsibility and ownership in investigations

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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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