Applications & Cloud Engineer - Forensic Technology Services

Alvarez & Marsal • Houston, TX

98d • $110,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Alvarez & Marsal is a premier independent global professional services firm specializing in providing turnaround management, restructuring, performance improvement and corporate advisory services. Our talent drives our success, resulting in A&M's Forensic Technology Services being a recognized leading provider of eDiscovery and investigation support services. A&M's team is comprised of experienced computer forensics, eDiscovery, data science, cybersecurity and privacy professionals and experts who come from the world's largest law firms, professional services firms, leading eDiscovery support providers, Fortune 500 corporations, and law enforcement/government agencies. Our team's expertise spans electronic discovery and disclosure management, digital forensics, forensic data analytics, cyber risk and incident response, privacy, information governance and data compliance. By combining operational expertise with legally defensible procedures and industry-leading technology, A&M's professionals deliver reliable, innovative solutions to meet each of our client's unique needs and challenges. As a firm we are experiencing unprecedented growth and demand for our services and as a result we are expanding our eDiscovery team.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited university is required, with a preference for computer science, information management, data science, or related fields.
• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in an IT support role.
• At least 3-5 years of Microsoft Azure experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in MS Sentinel SIEM & MS Defender deployments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with the ability to synthesize information from several sources and draw coherent, well-evidenced conclusions.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, while meeting established deadlines and delivery objectives.
• Exceptional client service and follow-up skills, including interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Fast learner, eager to learn new technologies in a fast-paced, challenging, and uncertain environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using Relativity Server and RelativityOne as an advanced user and database administrator.
• Expertise in the use of industry-standard review and production tools including Relativity, Reveal, Nuix, Brainspace, etc. (candidate's maintenance of relevant software/industry certifications preferred but not required.)
• Familiarity with standard eDiscovery methodology and best practices, with experience in client service delivery.
• Desired technical understanding of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM).
• Experience with document review management is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve the broader global team in the execution of projects involving the identification, collection, processing, review, and production of electronically stored data (ESI) relevant to litigation or investigations.
• Collaborate with internal/external clients to implement efficient workflows, proactively identify and mitigate risk, apply quality control best practices, address technical challenges to make ESI preserved for a matter discoverable, viewable and useful.
• Maintain consistent communication and coordination with clients and team members to ensure timely and cost-efficient delivery of all required support tasks, along with the successful completion of established project objectives.
• Lead internal meetings to review work results.
• Ensure eDiscovery best practices are followed to ensure the accuracy and reliability of analysis by performing quality control checks.
• Show proven expertise in leading eDiscovery tools, including Relativity and Brainspace.
• Work with the IT PMO to prepare and update thorough documentation of progress and milestones, including summaries of team's delivery efforts, tracking, and reporting.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and streamlining.

Benefits

• Healthcare plans
• Flexible spending and savings accounts
• Life, AD&D, and disability coverages
• 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary contribution
• Paid time off including vacation, personal days, sick time, federal holidays, floating holiday, and parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees