Incident Response and Forensics Lead
Accenture Federal Services
Germantown, MD
The Role
This senior position leads a digital forensics and incident response team within a federal environment, overseeing day-to-day operations, managing service delivery, briefing clients and senior leadership, analyzing intrusion artifacts such as malware, and monitoring emerging threats from external intelligence sources.
Skills & Experience
Candidates need at least seven years of hands-on DFIR experience, alongside either a GCFE or GCIH certification. Proficiency with forensic tools including Magnet, GrayKey, EnCase, or Cellebrite is required, as is expertise in cloud security, endpoint security, access management, and secure networking. An active TS clearance is mandatory.
Who It Suits
This role suits an experienced DFIR professional who is comfortable leading and mentoring analysts, engaging directly with senior stakeholders, and managing operational capacity in a structured federal setting. Candidates must be US citizens willing to work onsite in Germantown, MD one day per week.
Typical advertised salary for Incident Response roles in United States: $125,000–$179,000 (median $149,000 — from 108 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).
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