Attack Sensing & Warning Analyst

accenturefederalservices; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services in Leesburg, VA is seeking an entry-level Forensics Specialist to join our Cyber Defense Forensics team supporting a federal agency’s security operations center. This role offers mentorship and a clear path toward Tier 2 and Tier 3 responsibilities to build hands-on forensic skills in a mission-critical environment.

You will conduct endpoint and network forensic analysis under supervision, use commercial and open-source tools, help maintain the SOC forensics lab,

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required; BS degree (or 4 years of experience) in a related field.
• At least 1 year of professional experience in network or UNIX/Linux administration, software engineering, or related field.
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP, security methodologies, and configuring security solutions.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language; familiarity with reverse engineering tools and open-source forensic tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct endpoint and network digital forensic analysis under supervision.
• Leverage commercial and open-source forensic tools to perform analysis tasks.
• Assist with maintaining the SOC’s forensics lab equipment and imaging stations.
• Document findings clearly and draft sections of formal investigation reports for senior review.

Skills

TCP/IP

Programming

Unix/Linux

Reverse engineering tools

Open-source forensic tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field

Tools

FTK

EnCase

Cellebrite

Job description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

Who you’ll be:

We are seeking a Forensics Specialist to join our Cyber Defense Forensics (CDF) team supporting a federal agency’s security operations center. In this entry-level forensics role, you will support enterprise and endpoint digital forensic analysis under the guidance of senior forensic analysts, contributing to investigations involving malware, insider threats, and data loss events across Windows, Linux, Mac, and cloud environments. This is an ideal opportunity for an early-career analyst to build hands-on forensic skills in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment, with structured mentorship and a clear path toward Tier 2 and Tier 3 responsibilities.

What you’ll do:

• Conduct endpoint and network-based digital forensic analysis in support of Cyber Defense Forensics or Insider Threat investigations, under supervision.
• Leverage commercially available and open-source forensic tools to perform forensic analysis tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Assist with maintaining the SOC’s forensics lab equipment, including imaging stations and forensic workstations.
• Assist with performing static and dynamic file analysis to identify malware characteristics, intent, and origin.
• Support categorizing, prioritizing, and reporting on security events in accordance with established forensics SOPs.
• Assist with performing antivirus scans on maintenance software files prior to use on the enterprise network.
• Support pre- and post-travel scans of agency‑issued laptops and mobile devices for authorized personnel travel.
• Document findings clearly and accurately in case notes and draft sections of formal investigation reports for senior review.

What you need:

• US Citizenship; BS degree (or 4 years of additional experience as substitute)
• A minimum of one (1) year of professional experience in network or UNIX/Linux system administration, software engineering, software development, and/or a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP protocols, security methodologies, and experience configuring technical security solutions.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language, familiarity with reverse engineering tools and open-source computer forensic tools.

Nice to have:

• Exposure to at least one commercial forensic toolkit (FTK, EnCase, Cellebrite, or similar).
• Coursework or hands‑on lab experience with digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) fundamentals.
• Basic scripting ability (Python, PowerShell, or Bash) to support evidence processing and analysis workflows.

Required Certifications:

• One or More: CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, GSEC, SSCP.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:

$65,900 - $126,000 USD

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia . The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here.

We accept applications on an on‑going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to creat