Attack Sensing & Warning Analyst Junior

Accenture Federal Services • Leesburg, VA

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About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services, our purpose is to help the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! Who you'll be: Join our Cyber Defense Forensics (CDF) team as a Forensics Specialist, supporting a federal agency's security operations center. In this entry-level role, you will gain hands-on experience in digital forensic analysis under the guidance of senior analysts. This position is ideal for early-career professionals eager to develop forensic skills, offering mentorship and a clear career progression path.

Requirements

• US Citizenship
• BS degree (or 4 years of additional experience as a substitute).
• Minimum of one (1) year of professional experience in network or UNIX/Linux system administration, software engineering, software development, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP protocols, security methodologies, and experience configuring technical security solutions.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language, familiarity with reverse engineering tools, and open-source computer forensic tools.
• Required Certifications: One or more of CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, GSEC, SSCP.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to at least one commercial forensic toolkit (FTK, EnCase, Cellebrite, or similar) is preferred.
• Coursework or hands-on lab experience with digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) fundamentals is preferred.
• Basic scripting ability (Python, PowerShell, or Bash) to support evidence processing and analysis workflows is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct endpoint and network-based digital forensic analysis for Cyber Defense Forensics or Insider Threat investigations, under supervision.
• Utilize commercially available and open-source forensic tools to perform forensic analysis tasks effectively.
• Assist in maintaining SOC's forensic lab equipment, including imaging stations and forensic workstations.
• Perform static and dynamic file analysis to identify malware characteristics, intent, and origin.
• Support categorizing, prioritizing, and reporting on security events as per established forensic SOPs.
• Conduct antivirus scans on maintenance software files prior to use on the enterprise network.
• Perform pre- and post-travel scans of agency-issued laptops and mobile devices for authorized personnel travel.
• Document findings clearly in case notes and draft sections of formal investigation reports for senior review.

Benefits

• Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level