Incident Response and Forensics Lead

Accenture Federal Services•Germantown, WA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services, our purpose is to help the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer, and improve the lives of its citizens. Our team of over 13,000 individuals is dedicated to leveraging technology and innovation for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within the global Accenture network. We are recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, offering a supportive community where you can grow, learn, and thrive through practical experience, certifications, and industry training. Contribute to positive, lasting change that advances missions and the government.

Requirements

Minimum 7+ years of practical experience in cyber incident response and digital forensics.
Certifications: GCFE OR GCIH
Proficiency in tools: Magnet , GrayKey , EnCase , or Cellebrite .
Expertise in cloud security, endpoint security, access management, and secure networking.
US Citizen (duals accepted)
Must possess Active TS Clearance
Must be able to work onsite in Germantown, MD one day a week

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Incident Response & Forensics team.
Deliver briefings and coordinate with clients and senior leadership on incident responses.
Analyze intrusion artifacts (e.g., malware, trojans) to mitigate cyber threats.
Manage and own service delivery and capacity models for digital forensics and incident response offerings.
Provide technical support across enterprise cyber defense teams.
Build DFIR analysts skillsets through technical mentorship and structured training on incident response and forensic methodologies.
Oversee incident response operations and ensure effective threat handling.
Monitor external sources (e.g., vendor sites, CERTs) for emerging threats.