Attack Sensing & Warning Analyst Junior

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! Who you'll be: Join our Cyber Defense Forensics (CDF) team as a Forensics Specialist, supporting a federal agency's security operations center. In this entry-level role, you will gain hands-on experience in digital forensic analysis under the guidance of senior analysts. This position is ideal for early-career professionals eager to develop forensic skills, offering mentorship and a clear career progression path. What you'll do: Conduct endpoint and network-based digital forensic analysis for Cyber Defense Forensics or Insider Threat investigations, under supervision. Utilize commercially available and open-source forensic tools to perform forensic analysis tasks effectively. Assist in maintaining SOC's forensic lab equipment, including imaging stations and forensic workstations. Perform static and dynamic file analysis to identify malware characteristics, intent, and origin. Support categorizing, prioritizing, and reporting on security events as per established forensic SOPs. Conduct antivirus scans on maintenance software files prior to use on the enterprise network. Perform pre- and post-travel scans of agency-issued laptops and mobile devices for authorized personnel travel. Document findings clearly in case notes and draft sections of formal investigation reports for senior review. What you need: US Citizenship; BS degree (or 4 years of additional experience as a substitute). Minimum of one (1) year of professional experience in network or UNIX/Linux system administration, software engineering, software development, or a related field. Working knowledge of TCP/IP protocols, security methodologies, and experience configuring technical security solutions. Proficiency in at least one programming language, familiarity with reverse engineering tools, and open-source computer forensic tools. Exposure to at least one commercial forensic toolkit (FTK, EnCase, Cellebrite, or similar) is preferred. Coursework or hands-on lab experience with digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) fundamentals is preferred. Basic scripting ability (Python, PowerShell, or Bash) to support evidence processing and analysis workflows is…