Cyber Defense Forensics (CDF) Lead
Accenturefederalservices · Arlington, VA
About this role
**Cyber Defense Forensics (CDF) Lead** At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer. We are seeking a **Cyber Defense Forensics Lead** to oversee forensics and insider threat operations for our customer. You will lead a team of analysts conducting digital forensic investigations, monitoring data loss, and analyzing insider threats. This role requires expertise in forensic tools, incident response, and managing complex investigations. **Key Responsibilities** - Lead the CDF team in supporting insider threat operations, DLP monitoring, and policy violation investigations. - Conduct forensic analysis of **Windows, Linux, Mac, and cloud** systems. - Maintain and modernize the client’s **SOC forensics lab**. - Manage CDF investigations, documenting findings and escalating cases as needed. - Serve as an SME in **evidence preservation, chain of custody, and malware analysis**. - Develop insider threat **dashboards, reports, and workflows**. **Basic Qualifications** - **7+ years** of overall cybersecurity experience - **5+ years** hands-on experience with host/network security monitoring, forensic tools, SIEM platforms, and endpoint threat detection - Certifications such as **GCFA, GCFE, CCFP, CISM, or CISSP** are highly desirable **Preferred Skills** - Experience working with **federal or law enforcement agencies** - Familiarity with **CBP operations** or similar government entities **Compensation (Base Pay Range)** - **$116,900 — $243,100 USD** (for the listed locations: CA, CO, CT, HI, IL, ME, MD, MA, MN, NJ, NY, OH, VT, VA, WA, and DC) *Accenture Federal Services accepts applications on an ongoing basis; there is no fixed deadline to apply.*
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