Incident Response and Forensics Lead

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.

About the role

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.

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.

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.

Eligibility

• US Citizen (duals accepted)
• Must possess Active TS Clearance
• Must be able to work onsite in Germantown, MD one day a week

Pay

The base pay range for this position in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is: $100,200—$203,400 USD.

Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience.

Benefits

Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. More information on benefits here.

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.