CRA is a leading global consulting firm that provides independent economic and financial analysis behind litigation matters, guides businesses through critical strategy and operational issues to become more profitable, and advises governments on the economic impact of policies and regulations. Our two main services - economic and management consulting - are delivered by practice groups that focus on specific areas of expertise or industries. 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. Execute digital forensic collection and analysis across Windows, Linux, virtualized (VMware, Hyper-V), and cloud (Azure, M365, Google Workspace) environments Perform endpoint and identity containment using EDR platforms (CrowdStrike Falcon or equivalent), including real-time response, custom detection logic, and telemetry analysis Lead technical recovery workstreams in ransomware matters: domain controller rebuild and validation, tiered credential resets, hypervisor and backup restoration, and host checkout against defined gate criteria Investigate business email compromise and wire fraud matters, including mail flow reconstruction, tenant log analysis, OAuth and enterprise application audits, and attacker infrastructure attribution Active Directory, Entra ID, Entra Connect, Conditional Access,



and privileged access configurations Develop and maintain PowerShell, Graph SDK, and Python tooling for collection, containment, and recovery automation Produce clear, defensible written work product: forensic reports, investigation timelines, containment playbooks, and client status communications Support engagement scoping by contributing technical level-of-effort estimates grounded in environment evidence 3-5 years of hands-on experience in incident response, digital forensics, or a closely related security engineering role ~ Deep working knowledge of Active Directory and Entra ID, including attack paths (Kerberos abuse, shadow credentials, ADCS misconfigurations) and hardening controls ~ Python a plus ~ able to produce report-quality prose without heavy editing ~ Experience with virtualization forensics (VMware vSAN, iSCSI, datastore-level acquisition) and backup platform recovery Familiarity with Google Workspace forensics and administrative tooling Experience working under legal privilege with outside counsel and cyber insurance carriers Incident response work involves surge periods, including nights and weekends during active engagements.

CRA's robust skills development programs, including a commitment to offering 100 hours of training annually through formal and informal programs, encourage you to thrive as an individual and team member.



Beginning with research and analysis skill building, training continues with technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, and career mentoring and performance coaching from an assigned senior colleague.

We offer a comprehensive total rewards program including a superior advantages package, wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being, and in-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers. CRA creates a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth, mentorship and inclusivity. At the same time, we recognize that individuals realize a range of benefits when working from home periodically.

We currently expect that individuals spend at least 3 to 4 days a week working in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office or to client meetings), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. A good-faith estimate of the annual base salary range for this position is CAD$120,000 - $140,000.

This position may be eligible for additional bonus incentive compensation. CRA offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements, which may include: extended medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays); paid parental leave;

📌 Consulting Associate/Recovery Services (Forensic Services practice) (Toronto)
🏢 Charles River Associates
📍 Toronto