Here's What You Need:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)
Minimum 4 years of Digital Forensics, Incident Response (DFIR) experience with demonstrated expertise in complex investigations
Ability to obtain US security clearances as required by client engagement
Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in:
Enterprise incident response, digital forensics and cyber incident investigation processes
Common DFIR toolsets (Volatility, X-Ways, FTK, EnCase, Autopsy, etc.)
Microsoft Windows, GNU/Linux and MacOS operating systems
Memory forensics and malware analysis
Developing indicators of compromise and deriving attacker TTPs
Leading investigation workstreams and mentoring junior team members
Enterprise environments, Active Directory, and common attack patterns
Project management, analytical, and client-facing communication skills
Solving complex forensic challenges that require advanced techniques
Threat hunting on both endpoints and networks
Producing accurate, defensible, well-documented analysis
Eradication techniques, monitoring improvements, and protection capabilities
Developing and implementing dynamic remediation plans in conjunction with incident response engagements
Bonus Points If:
You have experience with Cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native forensics
You have experience with OT and ICS environments
You have proficiency in scripting and programming languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
You have experience with reverse engineering and sandboxing technologies
You have advanced malware analysis capabilities (unpacking, deobfuscation, behavior analysis)
You have made contributions to open-source DFIR tools or methodologies
You have active participation in the security community (conferences, publications, training development)
You hold security certifications such as GCFA, GCFE, GREM, GCIH, CEH, or similar
You hold advanced certifications (SANS 500-level, OSCP, OSCE)
Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 08/08/2026.
Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:
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Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $70,350 to $205,800
Cleveland $59,100 to $164,600
Colorado $63,800 to $177,800
District of Columbia $68,000 to $189,300
Illinois $59,100 to $177,800
Maine $54,400 to $151,400
Maryland $63,800 to $177,800
Massachusetts $63,800 to $189,300
Minnesota $63,800 to $177,800
New York $66,300 to $205,800
New Jersey $68,000 to $205,800
Virginia $59,100 to $189,300
Washington $80,200 to $189,300
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