Incident Response Analyst Senior

The posting, as Accenture Federal Services wrote it

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Who you'll be

We are seeking a Senior Incident Response Analyst to provide advanced investigative leadership on a federal agency's Cyber Incident Response Team. You will manage the most complex incidents end-to-end, using the agency's toolset to identify root causes and deliver defensible documentation for security investigators. You will also be a go-to technical resource for the rest of the CIRT team, frequently stepping in on the toughest cases and helping shape how the team responds to novel or fast-evolving threats.

What you'll do

• Respond to and manage complex information system security incidents using the government-furnished toolset.
• Identify and determine root causes of incidents and provide required documentation and evidence to security investigators.
• Direct advanced analysis of file system artifacts, memory, and network logs during high-priority incidents.
• Mentor junior and mid-level analysts on incident response methodology.
• Collaborate with government analysts to develop post-incident recommendations for improving the agency's security posture.
• Serve as acting incident commander for significant events in the CIRT Lead's absence.
• Lead after-action reviews for complex incidents, capturing lessons learned and driving playbook updates.
• Provide technical quality review of junior and mid-level analysts' case documentation prior to closure.

What you need

• US Citizenship; 10+ years of experience; BS degree; MS degree
• A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience responding to information system security incidents.
• Ability to use the government-furnished toolset to identify and determine root causes of incidents and provide required documentation and possible evidence to security investigators.

Nice to have

• Prior experience acting as incident commander or deputy incident commander for major events.
• Advanced memory forensics or malware triage skills.
• Experience developing or refining incident response playbooks.

Required Certifications

• 50-100% (per tier) of analysts across the CIRT team must hold at least one tier-appropriate certification.

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