Technical Expert - eDiscovery

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Expert with eDiscovery expertise to join the Roche Digital Technology (RDT) Group Functions team. This role serves as the primary technical bridge between RDT infrastructure and Legal/Compliance Product Owners, focusing on the defensible identification, collection, and preservation of electronically stored information (ESI) across corporate systems, with a specific emphasis on Apple mobile ecosystems and mixed-OS laptop environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute forensic imaging, end-to-end eDiscovery workflows in Microsoft Purview, and data collection from company systems and devices.
• Recommend and execute data processing in Relativity and Purview Premium, utilizing Boolean searching, culling, and AI-assisted review.
• Act as an IT liaison to internal and external counsel, translating technical concepts into legal realities.
• Manage day-to-day operations, including responding to time-sensitive requests and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Coordinate logistics for physical and remote device acquisitions, including secure storage and retirement of evidence.
• Maintain meticulous documentation and chain of custody in adherence to the EDRM.
• Manage the lifecycle of forensic and eDiscovery tools such as Cellebrite, Druva, EnCase, and FTK.
• Continuously refine collection workflows to account for OS updates and security features, while deploying automation and AI improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in eDiscovery, digital forensics, or specialized IT incident response.
• Expertise in collecting ESI from iOS devices and macOS environments, including knowledge of APFS, FileVault, and MDM.
• Proficiency in Windows 10/11 environments, NTFS, and BitLocker.
• Hands-on experience with forensic data collection software (e.g., Cellebrite, Druva, EnCase).
• Deep understanding of EDRM, legal holds, and data privacy regulations like GDPR and CCPA.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Preferred: Industry certifications (CFCE, CCE, EnCE, CCME, GCFE/GCFA, RCA) and experience with cloud data collections (Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Slack).
• Technical proficiency in PowerShell, GenAI prompt writing, and data modeling.