Attack Sensing & Warning Analyst

Forensic Focus; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services in Leesburg, VA is seeking a Junior Attack Sensing & Warning Analyst to support a federal security operations center. You will conduct supervised endpoint and network forensic analysis for insider threats, malware, and data loss investigations, including imaging and file analysis.

You will work onsite with guidance, maintain lab equipment, and document findings in case notes and draft reports.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of TCP/IP and security methodologies.
• Programming proficiency and familiarity with open-source forensic tools.
• Scripting ability; Security+ or GSEC advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supervised endpoint and network forensic analysis for insider threat, malware and data loss investigations.
• Image, static and dynamic file analysis; maintain lab equipment.
• Document findings in case notes and draft reports.

Skills

TCP/IP

Security methodologies

Programming

Scripting

Education

CS/Cybersecurity background

Tools

FTK

EnCase

Cellebrite

Job description

# Attack Sensing & Warning Analyst*Accenture Federal Services***Leesburg, VA**Onsite · Junior · Full-time### The RoleSupports a federal security operations centre by conducting supervised endpoint and network forensic analysis for insider threat, malware and data loss investigations. Duties include imaging, static and dynamic file analysis, maintaining lab equipment, and documenting findings in case notes and draft reports.### Skills & ExperienceRequires knowledge of TCP/IP and security methodologies, programming proficiency, and familiarity with open-source forensic and reverse engineering tools. Exposure to FTK, EnCase or Cellebrite, scripting ability, and certifications such as Security+ or GSEC are advantageous.### Who It SuitsIdeal for an early-career analyst with a computer science or cybersecurity background seeking hands-on forensic training, mentorship, and a defined progression path toward higher-tier forensic responsibilities within a government-focused environment.Typical advertised salary forDigital Forensics roles in United States:**$92,000–$154,000**(median $122,000 — from221 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).Compare Digital Forensics salaries in United States →Certifications mentioned:Security+ — find training for these on theDFIR Training Finder.Learn More/Apply