<div class="content-intro"><div> <div> </div> <div>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. </div> <div> </div> <div>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. </div> <div> </div> <div>Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!</div> <div> </div> </div></div><p><strong>Who you'll be:</strong></p> <p>We are seeking a Senior Forensics Specialist to join our Cyber Defense Forensics (CDF) team, supporting a federal agency's security operations center. As a subject-matter expert, you will lead the most technically demanding forensic investigations, mentor junior and mid-level analysts, and integrate forensic findings with counterintelligence and law-enforcement investigations. This role involves significant technical latitude and requires representation of the team's forensic capabilities in cross-functional discussions, executive briefings, and sensitive investigative matters.</p> <p><strong>What you'll do:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead complex digital media forensic analysis, static malware code disassembly, and runtime malware code analysis for high-priority investigations.</li> <li>Provide guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level forensic analysts, ensuring technical accuracy and defensibility in their work.</li> <li>Analyze and integrate forensic findings with other relevant data sources across the SOC, including threat intelligence and incident response data.</li> <li>Serve as the CDF team's subject-matter expert for evidence preservation, chain of custody, and legal-defensibility standards across all classification levels.</li> <li>Support the escalation of cases to law enforcement entities, including internal investigations, internal affairs, and the office of inspector general.</li> <li>Author and refine forensic Malware Analysis Reports for the most complex and high-visibility cases.</li> <li>Identify workflow optimization opportunities to increase case throughput without compromising forensic integrity.</li> <li>Represent the forensics function in cross-team incident response coordination and executive-level briefings as needed.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What you need:</strong></p> <ul> <li>10+ years of experience, BS degree (or 4 additional years as a substitute), MS degree (or 2 additional years as a substitute).</li> <li>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).</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Extensive experience analyzing and synthesizing information with other data sources, and integrating computer network attack analyses with counterintelligence and law-enforcement investigations.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Nice to have:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Deep expertise in reverse engineering and malware behavioral analysis.</li> <li>Experience serving as an expert witness or providing sworn testimony related to digital evidence.</li> <li>Track record of building or maturing a forensics program, lab, or toolset at scale.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Required Certifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>One or more: CASP+, CISSP, CISA, GCIH, GCED.</li> </ul> <p> </p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p> </p> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8">As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of <strong>California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia</strong></span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8">. 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. </span></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW225111203 BCX8" href="https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/your-future-rewards-benefits" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW225111203 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">You can find more information on benefits here.</sp