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Incident Response Engineer

Accenture Federal Services
CompanyAccenture Federal Services
CategoryEngineering
LocationArlington
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelNot stated
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted4 May 2026
Last verified30 Jul 2026
SourceEmployer career page (greenhouse)
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Description
  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.    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.    Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!   Job Description The Incident Response engineer will manage security incident response processes, investigate threats, and implement corrective actions to contain and remediate incidents. Analyze security alerts, perform initial triage, determine the scope and impact of incidents, and escalate or coordinate responses with other teams as necessary. R Responsibilities Conducting thorough investigations, performing digital forensics and malware analysis, preserving digital evidence, and managing cybersecurity incident and spillage response processes. Develop, maintain, and improve incident response playbooks, participate in threat hunting activities, and conduct post-incident reviews to generate reports and track metrics.  Involves configuring and maintaining incident response tools and systems, including SIEM solutions, and contributing to security awareness efforts through training and exercises. Stay current with emerging threats and best practices, assist in security awareness programs, and collaborate with IT and security teams to enhance incident response capabilities and prevent future incidents. Must have: 4 years of experience in cyber, security incident response, digital forensics, or cyber investigations Bachelors in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology or Software Engineering, OR possess a DoD 8140 Certification Security Clearance: Active Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI, or TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required, depending on position    As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland . 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. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.   The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is: $78,600 — $160,200 USD   What We Believe As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has th
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Incident Response Engineer — Accenture Federal Services · Job Opportunities API