Charles River Associates · 2 days ago
(2026 Bachelor's/Master's graduates) Cyber & Forensic Technology Consulting Analyst/Associate
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$92K/yr - $100K/yrCharles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, technical, and business management expertise. The role involves assisting with security and privacy investigations, conducting forensic analysis, and communicating findings to stakeholders.
AuctionsConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Assist with security and privacy investigations in response to data security matters, which may include ongoing breaches and fraud
Engage in problem solving and forensic analysis of digital information using standard computer forensic and evidence handling techniques and tools
Apply investigative techniques, scientific reasoning, and digital forensic techniques against various systems to answer questions
Identify, research, and organize information to determine what a hacker did to a compromised system, whether data was stolen from a company asset, or what data to assess and provide in a litigation
Defensibly collect digital evidence and complete chain-of-custody documentation
Leverage your programming, model building, and database administration skills (including using Python, T-SQL, VBA, Excel, C#, and/or other programming languages and tools)
Communicate with team members, clients, and other professionals to share investigative and analytical findings, and assist with the drafting of written reports to summarize procedures performed and findings
Work closely with business stakeholders and experts to develop new and innovative tools to support the evolving forensic landscape
Stay current with developments in digital forensics, software tools, e-discovery, and incident response
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree candidates graduating December 2025/Summer 2026 with an academic focus in Cybersecurity, Computer Science and Engineering, Digital Forensics, Management Information Systems, Security Information Systems, or related field
Strong understanding of computer operating systems, software, and hardware
Ability to conduct detailed forensic investigations and analyses of computers, networks, mobile devices, and removable media
Experience with conducting digital forensic analyses using commercial and open-source forensic tools, including file system forensics, memory analysis, and network analysis
Experience with conducting static/dynamic malware analyses in a lab environment and threat hunting in a live environment
Strong understanding of proper evidence handling procedures and chain-of-custody
Experience with drafting technical and investigative reports and communicating technical findings
High-level familiarity with legal concepts related to intellectual property
Experience with utilizing automation tools and scripts to expedite analyses
Understanding of incident handling procedures, including preparation, identification, containment, eradication, and recovery-to-protect enterprise environments
Understanding of common attack techniques used by an adversary on a victim network and how to leverage those techniques to stop further adversary activity
Effective written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated high level of initiative and leadership
Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities
Excellent time management and task prioritization skills
Clear and demonstrated interest in consulting through coursework, work experience, activities, or attendance at CRA recruiting events
Preferred
Individuals with digital forensics/incident response training and/or certifications, including SANS GIAC (GCIA, GCFA, GCFE, GNFA, GCCC, and/or GREM), IACIS (CFCE or CIFR), and/or Guidance Software (EnCE) are preferred but not required
Benefits
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
Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
Commuter benefits
Company
Charles River Associates
Charles River Associates is a consulting firm specializing in financial, litigation, regulatory, and management consulting.
Founded in 1965
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$250M2022-08-22Post Ipo Debt· $250M
1998-04-24IPO
Leadership Team
Paul Maleh
President and CEO
Adam Hart
Vice President
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