Incident Response and Forensics Lead
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Job description
Accenture Federal Services is hiring a Incident Response and Forensics Lead — a full-time, based in Germantown, MD role ($100k–$203k). Apply directly on Accenture Federal Services's careers page below.
Incident Response and Forensics Lead
Location: Germantown, MD; Washington, DC
Department: 60024449 - AFS Cyber Resilience and Defense
Key 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.
Qualifications:
- 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 Requirements:
- US Citizen (duals accepted)
- Must possess Active TS Clearance
- Must be able to work onsite in Germantown, MD one day a week
As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs 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. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. 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. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for Incident Response and Forensics Lead at Accenture Federal Services?
The estimated salary range for Incident Response and Forensics Lead at Accenture Federal Services is $100,000 - $203,000 USD per year.
What is the seniority level for Incident Response and Forensics Lead at Accenture Federal Services?
Incident Response and Forensics Lead at Accenture Federal Services is a Senior / Manager level position.
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