Charles River Associates
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Associate Cybersecurity Incident Response Forensic Services CRA San Francisco

92K–105K
Partially · San Francisco, California
Posted August 5, 2026
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Overview

CRA Forensic Services Associate leads security investigations for clients. You will design and execute forensic analyses to detect breaches and respond to incidents. This role emphasizes data-driven problem solving and collaborative teamwork.

What You'll Do10

  • 1Design and lead security investigations to detect breaches and threats
  • 2Perform digital forensic support for data security incidents
  • 3Draft forensic reports and testify as expert witness
  • 4Analyze digital evidence using industry tools
  • 5Develop indicators of compromise to enhance threat intelligence
  • 6Identify malware artifacts across enterprise environments
  • 7Conduct memory and network traffic analysis
  • 8Implement quality control for forensic processes
  • 9Audit client cybersecurity controls against frameworks
  • 10Participate in practice building and recruitment initiatives

Requirements10

  • 1Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science Digital Forensics or related field
  • 22-4 years experience in financial/economic analysis consulting
  • 3Certifications including SANS GIAC or equivalent
  • 4Proficiency in Python T-SQL VBA Excel C# and forensic tools
  • 5Strong knowledge of operating systems networking and malware analysis
  • 6Experience with incident handling and digital forensics methodologies
  • 7Ability to create detailed reports and communicate findings
  • 8Familiarity with frameworks like NIST CSF and ISO 27001
  • 9Recent graduate status preferred but experienced professionals accepted
  • 10Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Salary Insight

$92 - $105k per year

Location

Typepartially
LocationSan Francisco, California

Required Skills

PythonT-SQLDigital ForensicsIncident ResponseMalware AnalysisNIST CSF
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