GDH · 1 day ago
Lead Cybersecurity – eDiscovery Collection and Preservation Specialist (Dallas)
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$65/hr - $70/hr
5+ years expGDH is seeking an experienced and strategic Lead Cybersecurity – eDiscovery Collection and Preservation Specialist to lead enterprise-wide electronic data identification, preservation, and collection initiatives. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to influence high-stakes legal and compliance matters while overseeing the end-to-end eDiscovery workflow and mentoring junior team members.
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Responsibilities
Lead eDiscovery Operations: Manage the complete lifecycle in Microsoft Purview, including case creation, custodian management, and executing advanced KQL search queries to support legal and compliance efforts
Defensible Data Collection: Perform in-place collections across platforms such as Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Microsoft Teams, ensuring data integrity, chain-of-custody documentation, and adherence to legal standards
Legal Hold Oversight: Administer and monitor automated legal holds to guarantee continuous preservation of relevant data, implementing “preservation in place” strategies effectively
Advanced Data Processing & Reduction: Leverage Premium features like Conversation Threading, process cloud attachments for linkage accuracy, and utilize TAR and AI technologies to prioritize relevant data while reducing volume
Process Development & Optimization: Create, refine, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) aligned with evolving 2026 legal standards and internal compliance policies. Conduct ongoing process improvement initiatives
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Legal, IT, External Counsel, and external review platforms (e.g., Relativity) to troubleshoot collection challenges and manage secure data transfers
Mentorship & Leadership: Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence
Qualification
Required
Experience: Minimum of 5+ years in eDiscovery, with at least 3 years specializing in Microsoft Purview (Premium/Advanced eDiscovery)
Technical Expertise: Deep proficiency in Microsoft 365 environments, including managing complex data collections and legal holds
Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline
Legal & Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with EDRM, managing legacy and inactive data, soft-deleted accounts, and cloud-based storage systems
Preferred
Scripting & Programming Skills: Proficiency in PowerShell and familiarity with Object-Oriented Programming, GenAI prompt writing, and Agentic AI are highly desirable
Certifications: Digital Forensics (e.g., EnCE, GCFA), Certified eDiscovery Specialist (CEDS), or Paralegal Certification preferred
Company
GDH
GDH is consulting staffing firm that specializes in providing IT engineering-based candidates to commercial and government sectors.
501-1000 employees
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