Incident Response Lead

Accenture Federal Services • Washington, DC

15h

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 and part of global Accenture, to do work that matters in 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! The work: Works with security and IT teams to develop proactive strategies, automation to improve incident response efficiency, and coordination of containment efforts. Develops means to isolate affected systems or networks to contain the threat and implements response strategies. Analyzes incident impact on the organization’s data, systems, and networks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a technical field OR 4 years of additional IT experience
• 8 years in incident management or related IT role
• Understanding of ITIL principles and incident management best practices
• Proficient with incident management tools
• Sec+ certification
• Experience leading a team of ten or more
• Any of the following certifications: CEH(P), ECIH, GRID, RCCE Level 1, CBROPS, CCSP, CEH, Cloud+, FITSP-O, GCED, GCIH, GSEC, PenTest+, Security+
• An active Secret clearance is required
• Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• One or more of the following certifications: CFR, CySA+, GCFA, GCIA, GICSP, CISSP

Responsibilities

• Works with security and IT teams to develop proactive strategies
• Automation to improve incident response efficiency
• Coordination of containment efforts
• Develops means to isolate affected systems or networks to contain the threat and implements response strategies
• Analyzes incident impact on the organization’s data, systems, and networks

What This Job Offers

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