Charles River Associates is hiring a
Cyber and Forensic Technology Consulting Analyst/Associate Intern

Summary

The job is for a Cyber and Forensic Technology Analyst/Associate Internship at Charles River Associates. The intern will work in the field of cybersecurity and digital forensics, with a focus on security and privacy investigations, problem solving, and forensic analysis. The internship lasts 8-10 weeks and offers professional development and wellness support programs, social events, and a collegial work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s (non-MBA) degree candidates graduating December 2025/Summer 2026 with a related academic focus
• Familiarity with several core skills: strong understanding of computer operating systems, software, and hardware; ability to conduct detailed forensic investigations and analyses of computers, networks, mobile devices, and removable media; experience with conducting digital forensic analyses using commercial and open-source forensic tools; experience with conducting static/dynamic malware analyses in a lab environment and threat hunting in a live environment; understanding of proper evidence handling procedures and chain-of-custody; experience with drafting technical and investigative reports and communicating technical findings; experience with utilizing automation tools and scripts to expedite analyses; understanding of incident handling procedures, including preparation, identification, containment, eradication and recovery-to-protect enterprise environments; understanding of common attack techniques used by an adversary on a victim network and how to leverage those techniques to stop further adversary activity

Preferred Qualifications

Individuals with digital forensics/incident response training and/or certifications, including SANS GIAC (GCIA, GCFA, GCFE, GNFA, GCCC, and/or GREM), IACIS (CFCE or CIFR), and/or Guidance Software (EnCE)

Benefits

Professional development and wellness support programs, social events to connect you with peers and a collegial work environment