Incident Response and Forensics Lead

Accenture Federal Services•Germantown, MD

11d•$100,200 - $203,400

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 professionals is dedicated to leveraging technology and innovation for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. We are a technology company within the global Accenture network, recognized by Glassdoor as a Top 100 Best Place to Work. We foster a collaborative and supportive community where employees are empowered to grow, learn, and thrive through practical experience, certifications, and industry training. Join us to drive meaningful change and advance government missions.

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.

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.