Forensics Specialist Senior
Accenture Federal Services
Leesburg, VA
The Role
This position leads advanced digital media forensic examinations and malware analysis for a federal security operations center, mentoring junior analysts, integrating findings with threat intelligence, and supporting law enforcement escalations through authoritative reporting and briefings.
Skills & Experience
Requires extensive experience in incident response, malware reverse engineering, and digital forensics, with knowledge of chain of custody and evidentiary standards. Certifications such as CASP+, CISSP, CISA, GCIH or GCED are required, alongside strong analytical and mentoring abilities.
Who It Suits
Ideal for an experienced forensic specialist with a strong malware analysis background seeking a senior, high-responsibility position mentoring others and liaising with law enforcement within a federal government contracting environment.
Typical advertised salary for Digital Forensics roles in United States: $92,000–$154,000 (median $122,000 — from 221 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).
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Certifications mentioned: GCIH · CISSP — find training for these on the DFIR Training Finder.