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Alvarez & Marsal

Applications & Cloud Engineer - Forensic Technology Services

Alvarez & Marsal, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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About Alvarez & Marsal Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

What will you be doing? Serving as a critical team member within the Applications & Cloud team, you will work closely with stakeholders and project teams to provide escalated IT support services leveraging a broad range of technologies and industry-leading best practices to leverage Microsoft Azure & RelativityOne cloud services. This includes global solutions currently in place within our organization. All of this with a security-first mentality in a variety of contentious legal and regulatory situations. You will be a key contributor to how we shape our internal/external technology solutions for our clients. You will assist our project teams within the FTS practice (eDiscovery, Forensics, Analytics, & Cyber) in confronting and resolving legal matters by providing eDiscovery litigation support on a variety of projects including domestic and cross-border disputes, internal and public investigations, and other matter types. By establishing consultative relationships with our clients, you will guide them toward best practices in meeting their eDiscovery support needs.

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, and 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 tasks, and the successful completion of 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 delivery efforts, tracking, and reporting.

Identify opportunities for process improvement and streamlining.

Who will you be working with? At A&M, you will work with a diverse team of professionals who share knowledge and industry experience. The Forensic Technology Services team includes senior eDiscovery, digital forensics, data analytics, cybersecurity and privacy experts, as well as experienced lawyers, technologists, and investigators. We offer an inclusive development environment where everyone can learn and grow, guided by openness and entrepreneurial thinking, mutual respect, and high work standards. Advancement opportunities and a performance-based reward structure recognize effort and results.

How will you grow and be supported? You will gain valuable experience across different industries, sectors, and projects, applying your technical background, organizational skills, and client relationship abilities to complex, challenging situations. You will work closely with a team of experienced professionals who provide direct feedback and development opportunities. We offer competitive benefits and resources to support your well-being and professional development, including training and on-the-job learning opportunities.

Core Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (preferred fields: computer science, information management, data science, or related).

At least 10 years of relevant professional IT support experience.

At least 3–5 years of Microsoft Azure experience.

At least 2 years of experience with MS Sentinel SIEM & MS Defender deployments.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources and draw well-evidenced conclusions.

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects to meet deadlines and delivery objectives.

Exceptional client service and follow-up skills, including interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Fast learner, eager to learn new technologies in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Attributes

Experience using Relativity Server and RelativityOne as an advanced user and database administrator.

Expertise with industry-standard review and production tools (Relativity, Reveal, Nuix, Brainspace, etc.).

Familiarity with standard eDiscovery methodology and client service delivery.

Understanding of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM).

Experience with document review management is beneficial but not required.

Your journey at A&M We prioritize an employee experience that fosters professional and personal development, with a robust performance development process, top-notch training, and on-the-job learning opportunities. We emphasize well-being, diverse culture, growth opportunities, and a merit-based environment. A&M does not require lie detector tests as a condition of employment. Regular employees on 30+ hours per week have access to healthcare, savings, life and disability coverages, a 401(k) plan with potential discretionary contributions, paid time off, holidays, and parental leave. Salary range for this role is $110,000 - $130,000 annually, with eligibility for a discretionary bonus based on various factors.

Equal Opportunity Employer A&M is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms without discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. See regional policy statements for more information.

Additional notes We welcome referrals; ordinary job postings may be followed by local market details and postings. This posting covers the role and its qualifications as described above. All other content not directly related to the role has been omitted to maintain focus on the position.

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