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Associate/Cybersecurity & Incident Response (Forensic Services practice)

Charles River Associates

Washington, DC

Junior · $92,500 - $105,000 a year

The Role

This position sits within a forensic consulting practice, where practitioners conduct security and privacy investigations, support incident response engagements, and perform malware and threat analysis. Work also involves drafting forensic reports and affidavits, and providing expert support to legal counsel on data breach and fraud matters.

Skills & Experience

Candidates need a solid grounding in cybersecurity concepts, digital forensics, and incident response. Strong quantitative ability, research experience, and excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. Familiarity with breach detection and threat analysis methodologies is expected, alongside the ability to interpret and apply data to client problems.

Who It Suits

This role suits a collaborative, detail-oriented professional who takes ownership of their work and manages competing priorities effectively. Someone eager to contribute across investigative and litigation-support engagements, comfortable interfacing with legal teams, and motivated to develop expertise within a consulting environment will find this role rewarding.

Typical advertised salary for Digital Forensics roles in United States: $90,000–$154,000 (median $120,000 — from 170 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).

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Listed: 2026-08-10