Incident Response Analyst
Accenturefederalservices · Reston, VA
About this role
**Incident Response Analyst** **About Accenture Federal Services** At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer—and life better for people. Join a collaborative, caring community where you’ll be empowered to grow through hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training. **The Work** The Incident Response Analyst will support a federal agency’s Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) and participate directly in active cybersecurity investigations. This is an entry-level role for early-career professionals seeking hands-on experience in a real operational environment. You’ll learn government-furnished toolsets, contribute to evidence collection, assist in root-cause analysis, and help document findings for authorized investigative personnel. This is not a passive or shadowing role—you will work directly with experienced incident responders, taking on progressively more complex tasks as your technical proficiency grows. The position requires strong analytical skills, a willingness to learn, and the ability to operate within structured federal processes and reporting requirements. **Key Responsibilities** - Support response to information system security incidents using government-provided investigative tools - Assist in identifying and determining root causes of cybersecurity incidents - Help produce documentation and evidence packages for authorized investigators - Support email trace and purge activities associated with incident handling - Contribute to CIRT shift pass-down documentation and weekly activity reporting - Assist senior analysts with reviewing data, file system artifacts, and network logs during active investigations - Track assigned incident tickets in the case management system and provide timely updates - Participate in shift training, tabletop exercises, and hands-on learning activities to build incident response proficiency **Here’s What You Need** - Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or 4 additional years of relevant experience) - Minimum 1 year of professional experience in network or UNIX/Linux administration, software engineering, or software development - Minimum 3 years of professional experience responding to information system security incidents (Tier 1 specialization) - One or more of... *(requirements list continues in the source text)*
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