Accenture

Incident Response and Forensics Lead

Accenture$100K — $203K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in cyber incident response and digital forensics.
  • Certifications: GCFE or GCIH required.
  • Proficient in Magnet, GrayKey, EnCase, or Cellebrite tools.
  • Expertise in cloud security, endpoint security, access management, and secure networking.
  • Active TS Clearance required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the Incident Response & Forensics team.
  • Deliver briefings and coordinate with clients and senior leadership.
  • Analyze intrusion artifacts to mitigate cyber threats.
  • Manage service delivery and capacity models for forensic offerings.
  • Provide technical support across cyber defense teams.
  • Build DFIR analysts' skillsets through mentorship and training.
  • Oversee incident response operations and ensure effective threat handling.
  • Monitor external sources for emerging threats.

Benefits

  • Wide variety of benefits offered.
  • Potential for continuous learning and development opportunities.
  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative and high-stakes environment.
Full Job Description
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.

The pay range for 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

About Accenture

Accenture plc is a multinational professional services company that provides services in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations. The company has more than 537,000 employees serving clients in more than 120 countries. Accenture operates across five business segments: Communications, Media & Technology; Financial Services; Health & Public Service; Products; and Resources. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and has offices worldwide.
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Size
624,000 employees
Market Cap
$173.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$5.2 billion
Founded
1989
5 Year Trend
+11.2%
Revenue
$44.7 billion
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