Forensics Specialist Senior
About The Position
At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping 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! We are seeking a Senior Forensics Specialist to join our Cyber Defense Forensics (CDF) team, supporting a federal agency's security operations center. As a subject-matter expert, you will lead the most technically demanding forensic investigations, mentor junior and mid-level analysts, and integrate forensic findings with counterintelligence and law-enforcement investigations. This role involves significant technical latitude and requires representation of the team's forensic capabilities in cross-functional discussions, executive briefings, and sensitive investigative matters.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience, BS degree (or 4 additional years as a substitute), MS degree (or 2 additional years as a substitute).
- A minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience in incident detection and response, malware analysis, or cyber forensics (or a bachelor's degree plus five (5) years).
- A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience performing digital media forensic analysis, static malware code disassembly/analysis, and/or runtime malware code analysis.
- Extensive experience analyzing and synthesizing information with other data sources, and integrating computer network attack analyses with counterintelligence and law-enforcement investigations.
- One or more: CASP+, CISSP, CISA, GCIH, GCED.
Nice To Haves
- Deep expertise in reverse engineering and malware behavioral analysis.
- Experience serving as an expert witness or providing sworn testimony related to digital evidence.
- Track record of building or maturing a forensics program, lab, or toolset at scale.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex digital media forensic analysis, static malware code disassembly, and runtime malware code analysis for high-priority investigations.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level forensic analysts, ensuring technical accuracy and defensibility in their work.
- Analyze and integrate forensic findings with other relevant data sources across the SOC, including threat intelligence and incident response data.
- Serve as the CDF team's subject-matter expert for evidence preservation, chain of custody, and legal-defensibility standards across all classification levels.
- Support the escalation of cases to law enforcement entities, including internal investigations, internal affairs, and the office of inspector general.
- Author and refine forensic Malware Analysis Reports for the most complex and high-visibility cases.
- Identify workflow optimization opportunities to increase case throughput without compromising forensic integrity.
- Represent the forensics function in cross-team incident response coordination and executive-level briefings as needed.
Benefits
- Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
