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About the Role

Charles River Associates (CRA) is seeking candidates with backgrounds in Cybersecurity, Computer Science and Engineering, Digital Forensics, Management Information Systems, or Security Information Systems to join their Forensic Services/Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics team in Toronto. This role involves assisting with security and privacy investigations, performing forensic analysis of digital information, and leveraging programming and database skills to support clients in litigation and business strategy.

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 hacker activity on compromised systems, data theft from company assets, or data assessment for litigation.
Defensibly collect digital evidence and complete chain-of-custody documentation.
Leverage programming, model building, and database administration skills 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.
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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree candidates graduating December 2026/Summer 2027 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.
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.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated high level of initiative and leadership.
Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
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.
Resume including current address, personal email and telephone number.
Cover letter describing interest in CRA and how the role matches goals, noting interest in a particular practice and/or location preference.
Transcript (may be unofficial). Must be graduating from a bachelor's or master's degree program for this role.

Skills

Cybersecurity
Computer Science
Engineering
Digital Forensics
Management Information Systems
Security Information Systems
Python
T-SQL
VBA
Excel
C#
Computer forensic techniques
Evidence handling techniques
Investigative techniques
Scientific reasoning
Digital forensic techniques
Programming
Model building
Database administration
Static/dynamic malware analyses
Threat hunting
Automation tools
Scripts
Incident handling procedures
Attack techniques
Written communication
Oral communication

Location

Toronto

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Entry Level

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree

Salary/Compensations

$95,000 – $100,000

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement plan with employer match
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
Paid parental leave
Wellness programs
Employee assistance resources
Commuter benefits
Robust skills development programs (100 hours annually)
Career mentoring
Performance coaching
Superior benefits package
Wellness programming
In-house immigration support

About the Company

Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, technical, and business management expertise to major law firms, corporations and governments around the world.
CRA advises clients on matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings, and guides corporations through critical business strategy and performance-related issues.
Since 1965, clients have engaged CRA for its combination of industry experience and rigorous, fact-based analysis that provide clients with clear, implementable solutions to complex business concerns.

Equal Opportunity

Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.