Principal/Digital Forensics, Incident Response & Cybersecurity (Forensic Services practice)
Charles River Associates
Dallas, TX
The Role
This position leads digital forensics and incident response engagements, overseeing investigations into data breaches, trade secret theft, malware analysis, and threat assessment. Day to day, the role involves managing client relationships, supervising project teams, ensuring quality of work product, and liaising with law enforcement agencies at local, state, and federal levels.
Skills & Experience
Candidates should bring proven expertise in computer forensics, evidence handling, and incident response methodologies, along with proficiency in industry-standard forensic tools. Experience leading cybercrime investigations, conducting malware analysis, and managing cross-functional teams within a consulting or professional services environment is essential to this senior-level position.
Who It Suits
This role suits a seasoned forensic professional ready to operate at a principal level, combining deep technical knowledge with strong client-facing and leadership capabilities. It is well suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced, litigation-support environment and is comfortable bridging the gap between technical investigation and strategic advisory work.
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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