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# Incident Response and Forensics Lead

- **Company:** Accenture
- **Location:** Germantown, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $100,200.0 - $203,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing Security, Computer Forensics, Digital Forensics, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Cybercrime, Cyber Warfare
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ff588a13f1283958

## About the Role

* 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., * US Citizen (duals accepted)
 * Must possess Active TS Clearance
 * Must be able to work onsite in Germantown, MD one day a week

## Description

* 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.


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