DFIR Investigator: Digital Forensics and Incident Response

Accenture PLC; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is a global collective of innovators whose aim is to improve the way the world works and lives. Our DFIR team investigates cybersecurity incidents, performs forensic analysis, and guides clients through containment and recovery. You will support evidence collection and reporting under experienced supervision.

Travel may be required for on-site assignments across industries. A Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years in digital forensics or IR are typical prerequisites, with opportunities to grow

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in digital forensics, incident response, cybersecurity investigations, or closely related technical work.
• Minimum 2 years of foundational experience collecting, preserving, and analyzing digital evidence using established investigative procedures.
• Minimum 2 years working knowledge of cybersecurity incidents, attacker techniques, operating systems, and security logs.
• Minimum 2 years of experience using or supporting forensic, endpoint detection and response, or security analysis tools.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience.

Responsibilities

• Support evidence collection, preservation, processing, and analysis of digital evidence from endpoints, servers, and other sources.
• Assist investigations of ransomware, business email compromise, unauthorized access, and other cybersecurity incidents.
• Use approved forensic tools, endpoint telemetry, and security logs for analysis and threat hunting.
• Complete assigned investigative tasks with guidance; maintain clear work notes and report findings.
• Prepare accurate investigative notes, evidence summaries, and draft report content for review.
• Participate in client discussions and internal updates; communicate findings professionally.

Skills

Digital forensics

Incident response

Investigative skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Forensic tools

Endpoint telemetry

Security logs

Job description

Accenture is a global collective of innovators whose aim is to improve the way the world works and lives. Our DFIR team investigates cybersecurity incidents, performs forensic analysis, and guides clients through containment and recovery. You will support evidence collection and reporting under experienced supervision.

Travel may be required for on-site assignments across industries. A Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years in digital forensics or IR are typical prerequisites, with opportunities to grow