Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) Lead

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Accenture Federal Services

Arlington, VA

On-site

Posted April 24, 2026

Job 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!

Overview:
We are hiring a CIRT Lead to manage 24x7x365 front-line defense against cyber incidents. You will oversee the full lifecycle of cybersecurity investigations, from detection to resolution, while driving continuous improvements to client’s security posture.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead CIRT operations in advanced incident response
Manage all SOC investigations, including misuse and data spillage cases.
Perform advanced analysis of file system artifacts, memory, and network logs across Windows, Linux, and cloud environments.
Oversee email trace/purge functions and recommend data spill handling/sanitization.
Collaborate with government analysts on post-incident recommendations to improve security.

Basic Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, incident response, or related fields.
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
One or more certifications: GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, GCED, or IAT Level III equivalent.

Preferred Skills:

Expertise in evidence analysis, incident management, and advanced threat detection.
Strong collaboration and communication skills to work across teams and with stakeholders.

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, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, 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.goaidata