Senior Associate/Digital Forensics (Forensic Services practice)
About the position 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. We are noted for deploying cross-trained teams of forensic professionals to assist our clients in gaining deeper insights and greater value more quickly. We provide accounting and forensic services as well as cybercrime investigation services. Responsibilities • Performing onsite data collection and/or triage • Executing chain of custody documentation and performing other data intake procedures • Performing forensic analysis of digital information using standard computer forensics and evidence handling techniques and computer forensics tools • Conducting misappropriation of trade secret investigations by identifying USB usage, cloud storage usage, AirDrop usage, or looking for other data exfiltration artifacts • Remediating data by securely removing it from multiple file systems and data platforms • Conducting mobile device forensic examinations to identify text message deletions • Serving as primary point of contact for clients with regard to all incident response activities including malicious code, unauthorized access, and inappropriate usage • Supervising project team execution by leading quality assurance efforts and overseeing work product • Leading security and privacy investigations for CRA clients, in preparation of, and in response to, data security matters, which may include ongoing breach detection, threat analysis, incident response and malware analysis • Improving the ability of the team to react to incidents by writing code, evaluating commercial software, and implementing new processes • Maintaining effective relationships with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies to assist in criminal matters • Creating, leading, and maintaining leveraged team environment that is positioned for continued success and expansion by actively recruiting and retaining employees, and managing team morale • Participating in and leading business development efforts by building relationships with current and potential clients, drafting and presenting proposals, participating in pitches, and demonstrating firm capabilities to potential clients • Assist with team recruiting and training efforts as needed Requirements • 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 • Deep knowledge of Mac OS, Windows, and Linux operating systems • Ability to effectively lead teams, prioritize multiple projects and meet timely deadlines • Experience in a hands-on technical role functioning as an incident responder, network forensic analyst or malware analyst • 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 • Willing and able to travel for client projects Benefits • Base wage range of $115,000 - $135,000 • Benefits and bonus may be included in total compensation Apply tot his job