Junior Cyber Incident Response Investigator (all genders)

Join our international network of Security professionals. You will work with innovative technologies on exciting projects, developing solutions to manage data securely. In particular, you will be able to:

• Support cyber incident response activities You assist in investigating security incidents by analyzing alerts, logs, and endpoint data using EDR solutions, SIEM platforms, and threat intelligence sources to help identify root causes, scope, and impact under senior guidance.

• Assist with forensics and malware analysis tasks You support host, network, and log forensics activities, as well as basic static and dynamic malware analysis, contributing technical findings to ongoing incident response investigations across different platforms.

• Participate in threat hunting and attacker analysis You take part in incident response and threat hunting activities, help identify attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and support the creation and validation of indicators of compromise (IOCs).

• Contribute to remediation and security improvement efforts You help implement remediation actions and support incident readiness activities such as simulations and tabletop exercises, learning how organizations improve detection and response capabilities over time.

• Work in a team-based client project environment You collaborate with experienced team members on client engagements, including occasional on-site work if required, and demonstrate flexibility regarding travel depending on project needs.

If you share our passion for cybersecurity and have the following skills, we would like to hear from you:

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related fields.

• First practical exposure through university projects, internships, working student roles, or an entry-level position, ideally in areas such as cyber defense, security operations, incident response, or resilience.

• Initial experience working in a consulting or project-based environment is a plus. Entry-level or in-progress certifications (e.g. CompTIA, Security+, or similar) are advantageous but not required.

• Your German and English skills are excellent, both spoken and written.

In addition to exciting projects, we offer you an attractive compensation package, flexible working hours, a modern work environment and many other additional benefits. The gross annual salary for this position starts at €48.100, depending on your qualifications and experience. You will also have the opportunity to actively increase your annual income based on your individual performance

At Accenture, you will be able to bring your innovative vision to the very heart of change, transforming entire market sectors. Shape the future of business and technology by developing cutting-edge solutions capable of generating new value. Your Mission You support organizations worldwide in managing and resolving severe cyber incidents. Using your forensic and incident response expertise, you help uncover root causes, contain threats, and restore trust in critical environments. At Accenture, you shape the environment in which you thrive - with ways of working that suit you. You stay flexible and become part of a team full of unique individuals who make a difference together., In this role, you will be part of Accenture Security. Our mission is to secure the world by delivering on our promise of technology and human ingenuity. With services ranging from strategy and consulting to implementation and operations, we support our clients as a trusted partner throughout the security process. The Accenture Culture: Here, YOU are the catalyst for change Your unique combination of skills, personality, and aspirations sets you apart. When distinct talents, strengths, and perspectives merge, the result is nothing short of extraordinary: ideas that propel the world forward. This is we champion diversity and personal development at Accenture. Create a working environment where you truly thrive; with responsibilities that resonate deeply; and methods that are tailored to your objectives. How you wish to connect, further your development, and personally evolve rests in your hands. This is your career. We are mere facilitators, helping you shape it exactly as you envision.