Senior Associate/Digital Forensics (Forensic Services practice)

The role

A Senior Associate in the Forensic Services practice will assist clients in responding to allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, misconduct, and non-compliance. The role involves performing onsite data collection, conducting forensic analysis on various operating systems, and leading project teams.

What you will do

• Performing onsite data collection and triage of MacOS, iOS, Android, Windows, and Linux devices
• Executing chain of custody documentation and data intake procedures
• Performing forensic analysis of MacOS related artifacts
• Conducting misappropriation of trade secret investigations across operating systems
• Remediating data by securely removing it from multiple file systems and data platforms
• Conducting mobile device extractions and forensic examinations
• Using open-source and commercial tools to examine file systems
• Serving as primary point of contact for clients on data collection activities
• Supervising project team execution and leading quality assurance efforts
• Improving team investigation abilities through coding, software evaluation, and process implementation

Required qualifications

• 5-7+ years of experience in digital forensics, cyber intrusion investigation, or incident response analysis
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field
• Ability to effectively lead teams, prioritize multiple projects and meet timely deadlines
• Willing and able to travel for client projects

Nice to have

• Training, certifications, or working experience investigating MacOS forensic artifacts such as plists, unified logs, FS Events, spotlight metadata, etc.
• Deep knowledge of Mac OS, Windows, and Linux operating systems, and APFS, HFS+, FAT, and NTFS file systems
• Working knowledge of open-source and commercial forensic software products, particularly those focused on MacOS and iOS analysis
• Experience leading data analytics engagements and managing the execution of technology-based best practices
• Working knowledge of computer hardware components, operating systems, file systems, computer networks, e-mail systems, mobile devices, IT security or incident response
• Deep knowledge of networking (TCP/IP, design, traffic flow, protocols, sessions), operating systems (Windows / *nix) and web technologies

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

Before you apply

• For United States positions, include current address, personal email and telephone number in resume

About the company

Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms, corporations and governments around the world.