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About the Role

CRA’s Forensic Services practice supports companies’ commitment to integrity by assisting them and their counsel in independently responding to allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, misconduct, and non-compliance. The Consulting Associate is a hands-on technical responder and forensic analyst who executes the core workstreams of incident response and recovery engagements, leading forensic collection and analysis, driving containment and eradication actions, and rebuilding enterprise identity and infrastructure under time pressure.

Responsibilities

Execute digital forensic collection and analysis across Windows, Linux, virtualized (VMware, Hyper-V), and cloud (Azure, M365, Google Workspace) environments
Perform endpoint and identity containment using EDR platforms (CrowdStrike Falcon or equivalent), including real-time response, custom detection logic, and telemetry analysis
Lead technical recovery workstreams in ransomware matters: domain controller rebuild and validation, tiered credential resets, hypervisor and backup restoration, and host checkout against defined gate criteria
Investigate business email compromise and wire fraud matters, including mail flow reconstruction, tenant log analysis, OAuth and enterprise application audits, and attacker infrastructure attribution
Analyze and remediate hybrid identity environments: Active Directory, Entra ID, Entra Connect, Conditional Access, and privileged access configurations
Develop and maintain PowerShell, Graph SDK, and Python tooling for collection, containment, and recovery automation
Produce clear, defensible written work product: forensic reports, investigation timelines, containment playbooks, and client status communications
Support engagement scoping by contributing technical level-of-effort estimates grounded in environment evidence
Interface directly with client IT teams, counsel, and carrier representatives during active matters

Requirements

3-5 years of hands-on experience in incident response, digital forensics, or a closely related security engineering role
Demonstrated experience responding to ransomware, BEC, or intrusion matters in enterprise environments
Deep working knowledge of Active Directory and Entra ID, including attack paths (Kerberos abuse, shadow credentials, ADCS misconfigurations) and hardening controls
Proficiency with at least one enterprise EDR platform and its response tooling
Strong scripting ability in PowerShell
Excellent written communication; able to produce report-quality prose without heavy editing
Ability to operate independently under incident conditions and manage competing priorities across concurrent matters
Experience with virtualization forensics (VMware vSAN, iSCSI, datastore-level acquisition) and backup platform recovery
Familiarity with Google Workspace forensics and administrative tooling
Experience working under legal privilege with outside counsel and cyber insurance carriers
Exposure to OT/ICS environments or regulated industries (healthcare, financial services)

Skills

PowerShell
Python
Active Directory
Entra ID
CrowdStrike Falcon
VMware
Hyper-V
Azure
M365
Google Workspace
Graph SDK

Location

Canada

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

3-5 years

Education Level

Industry certifications such as GCFA, GCIH, GNFA, GCFE, EnCE, CISSP, or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

CAD$120,000 – $140,000

Benefits

Superior benefits package
Wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being
In-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers
Extended medical, dental, and vision insurance
ERP with employer contribution
TFSP
RESP
Life and disability insurance
Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
Paid parental leave
Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
Commuter benefits

About the Company

CRA is a leading global consulting firm that provides independent economic and financial analysis behind litigation matters, guides businesses through critical strategy and operational issues to become more profitable, and advises governments on the economic impact of policies and regulations.
Our two main services – economic and management consulting – are delivered by practice groups that focus on specific areas of expertise or industries.

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.