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# Cyber Defense Forensics Specialist

- **Company:** Accenture
- **Location:** Ashburn, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $109,500.0 - $224,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Static Program Analysis, Computer Networks, Computer Forensics, Internet Security, Reverse Engineering, Systems Integration, Malware, Cyber Warfare
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/cyber-defense-forensics-specialist-ashburn-va--34e1f649-a755-4003-a381-93a54798a701

## About the Role

Forensic Science, Internet Security, Federal Government, Public Safety, Military, Team Player, Government, Forensic Science, Internet Security, Cross-Functional, * 10+ years of experience, BS degree (or 4 additional years as a substitute), MS degree (or 2 additional years as a substitute).

 * A minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience in incident detection and response, malware analysis, or cyber forensics (or a bachelor's degree plus five (5) years).
 * A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience performing digital media forensic analysis, static malware code disassembly/analysis, and/or runtime malware code analysis.
 * Extensive experience analyzing and synthesizing information with other data sources, and integrating computer network attack analyses with counterintelligence and law-enforcement investigations.

Nice to have:

 * Deep expertise in reverse engineering and malware behavioral analysis.
 * Experience serving as an expert witness or providing sworn testimony related to digital evidence.
 * Track record of building or maturing a forensics program, lab, or toolset at scale.

Required Certifications:

 * One or more: CASP+, CISSP, CISA, GCIH, GCED.

## Description

* Lead complex digital media forensic analysis, static malware code disassembly, and runtime malware code analysis for high-priority investigations.
 * Provide guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level forensic analysts, ensuring technical accuracy and defensibility in their work.
 * Analyze and integrate forensic findings with other relevant data sources across the SOC, including threat intelligence and incident response data.
 * Serve as the CDF team's subject-matter expert for evidence preservation, chain of custody, and legal-defensibility standards across all classification levels.
 * Support the escalation of cases to law enforcement entities, including internal investigations, internal affairs, and the office of inspector general.
 * Author and refine forensic Malware Analysis Reports for the most complex and high-visibility cases.
 * Identify workflow optimization opportunities to increase case throughput without compromising forensic integrity.
 * Represent the forensics function in cross-team incident response coordination and executive-level briefings as needed.