Digital Forensics and Incident Response Associate Manager

Ready to join Accenture’s team of empowered people? We’re looking for candidates with the following skills and experience for this role. Do you fit the profile? If you do, we’d love to hear from you!

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Who we are:

Accenture in the Philippines is a pioneer in Accenture’s global delivery network. Over the past 30 years, we have expanded our capabilities to become a powerhouse company providing end-to-end technology and business services. As part of Accenture’s global footprint in over 120 countries, covering 40-plus industries, we have been working with the biggest companies in the country and around the globe.

Innovation, a constant at Accenture, enables us to find new ways to stay ahead of our clients’ challenges. Our inclusive, diverse, and strong culture of equality helps us constantly drive innovation in the workplace. By combining our industry expertise and the deep skills of our people with the latest technologies and our uncompromising high-performance standards, we help organizations grow their business and succeed in the digital age.

What’s in it for you?

At Accenture you will work on meaningful and innovative projects, powered by the latest technologies. You’ll be immersed in industry best practices such as event-driven architectures and domain-driven designs.  Accenture will continually invest in your learning and growth. You'll work with Accenture’s certified practitioners, and Accenture will support you in growing your own tech stack and certifications.

As a DFIR Associate Manager you’ll play a critical role in responding to, investigating, and mitigating cybersecurity incidents. You’ll conduct digital forensics investigations, uncover root causes, preserve evidence, and help strengthen our clients’ security posture against future threats.

Your Impact

• Provide expert guidance to Security Operations Center teams during critical incidents, supporting effective response and recovery.
• Respond to and investigate cybersecurity incidents, including ransomware, malware outbreaks, APTs, insider threats, BEC, DDoS, and data breaches
• Conduct in‑depth incident investigations, identifying scope, impact, root cause, and recommended remediation actions
• Perform digital forensics examinations across endpoints, servers, mobile devices, and cloud environments
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including security, legal, and management, to coordinate response efforts and communicate findings
• Develop and maintain incident response playbooks, processes, and documentation
• Participate in threat hunting activities to proactively identify security risks and weaknesses
• Support the implementation and tuning of security tools to enhance detection and response capabilities
• Deliver knowledge sharing, training sessions, and workshops on incident response and cybersecurity best practices

What We Are Looking For (Core Experience)

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Digital Forensics and Incident Response
• Strong understanding of the incident response lifecycle, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery
• Working knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework and how it’s used to map adversary behavior
• Hands‑on experience in digital forensics, including memory, disk, and network analysis
• Solid foundation in networking, operating systems (Windows & Linux), and security fundamentals
• Experience analyzing malware using static and/or dynamic techniques
• Familiarity with security technologies such as SIEM, endpoint security, network security, and email security tools
• Experience using forensics tools such as FTK, Autopsy, Volatility, EnCase, Magnet AXIOM, SIFT, REMnux, or similar
• Hybrid work setup, Cubao site | Possible shifting schedule

What Will Set You Apart (Nice to Have)

• Exposure to mobile forensics (Android / iOS)
• Experience in threat intelligence or threat hunting methodologies
• Scripting experience (e.g., Python, PowerShell) to support automation and analysis
• Industry certifications such as GIAC (GCFA, GNFA, GCFE) or similar

Joining Bonus of up to ₱80,000 for qualified DFIR professionals
In addition to competitive compensation and continuous learning opportunities.

Eligibility and details will be discussed during the offer stage. Terms and conditions apply.

What we believe:

All our leaders are committed to building a better, stronger and more durable company for future generations to create positive, long-lasting change. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.

Our position as partner to many of the world’s leading businesses, organizations and governments affords us both an extraordinary opportunity and a tremendous responsibility to make a difference. Sustainability is one of our greatest responsibilities, which we embed it into everything we do and for everyone we work with.

Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you require reasonable accommodation to enable your participation in the recruitment process, they will be happy to assist you.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive Total Rewards (Compensation, Performance Bonus, 13th Month Pay, Day 1 HMO & Life Insurance Coverage)
• Expanded maternity leave up to 120 days*
• Expanded paternity leave up to 30 days*
• Flexible Working Arrangements*
• Healthy and Encouraging Work Environment
• Company-sponsored trainings like upskilling and certification
• Employee Stock Purchase Pan
• Loyalty and Christmas Gift
• Inclusion and Diversity Benefits
• Car and housing plan*

*Terms & Conditions apply

Equal employment Opportunity Statement:

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Please read Accenture’s Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Please read Accenture’s Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process.