Lead Cybersecurity - eDiscovery Collection and Preservation Specialist (Dallas)
Dallas, TX, US • Posted 17 hours ago • Updated 17 hours ago
GDH
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We are seeking an experienced and strategic Lead Cybersecurity - eDiscovery Collection and Preservation Specialist to lead our enterprise-wide electronic data identification, preservation, and collection initiatives. Based in Dallas, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to influence high-stakes legal and compliance matters. You will serve as a subject matter expert in Microsoft Purview eDiscovery (Premium), overseeing the end-to-end eDiscovery workflow, ensuring precise and defensible data handling, and mentoring junior team members.
Key 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.
Qualifications
- 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.
- Scripting & Programming Skills: Proficiency in PowerShell and familiarity with Object-Oriented Programming, GenAI prompt writing, and Agentic AI are highly desirable.
- Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- Certifications: Digital Forensics (e.g., EnCE, GCFA), Certified eDiscovery Specialist (CEDS), or Paralegal Certification preferred.
- Legal & Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with EDRM, managing legacy and inactive data, soft-deleted accounts, and cloud-based storage systems.
- Dice Id: 10112156
- Position Id: 112020
- Posted 17 hours ago
Company Info
GDH is a technology workforce solutions provider committed to always giving and delivering more. Better talent. More client and consultant support. Greater service. World-class outcomes. Providing technology staffing, project solutions, and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), we will be able to deepen our understanding of your business challenges, stay up to date with industry trends, and enhance our ability to create custom solutions to help achieve your business outcomes. We have established ourselves as a trusted partner to countless businesses operating in the communications sector. Our primary goal is to source and recruit the most talented professionals, assemble teams of skilled specialists, create innovative recruitment and professional services strategies that drive growth and foster innovation.
GDH Benefits
GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee's life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more! For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH’s website under the tab for candidates.
GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, GDH Consulting, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities and/or employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Applicants with disabilities that require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.
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