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Associate Principal/Cybersecurity & Incident Response (Forensic Services practice)

Charles River Associates

Dallas, TX

Hybrid · Lead/Principal · Internship

The Role

This senior consulting position sits within a forensic services practice and centres on leading security and privacy investigations, breach detection, incident response, malware analysis and forensic examination of digital evidence. The successful candidate also manages client relationships, oversees project teams, and contributes actively to business development and proposal activity.

Skills & Experience

Candidates should bring seven to ten or more years in cyber intrusion investigation, digital forensics or incident response, with hands-on expertise in network forensics, malware analysis and Windows/*nix operating systems. Familiarity with frameworks including NIST CSF 2.0, HIPAA, ISO 27001/27002, SOC 2 and NERC-CIP is expected, alongside experience as a testifying expert.

Who It Suits

This role suits a seasoned forensic and incident response professional ready to step into a leadership position within a consulting environment, comfortable balancing technical investigation work with team management, client-facing responsibilities and the demands of an expert witness or advisory capacity.

Typical advertised salary for Incident Response roles in United States: $125,000–$180,000 (median $150,000 — from 154 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).

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Listed: 2026-09-11