Electronic Discovery Forensic Analyst

**Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center:** Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of diverse individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your diversity of culture, thinking, learning, and leading is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. **Organization:** VEC TDR **Job Summary:** Conducts computer and network data acquisition, recovery, digital forensic investigations, and preservation for electronic discovery (eDiscovery) under occasional guidance. Troubleshoots and resolves complex digital data investigation, production, and preservation issues. Implements small and medium technology projects or components of large projects. Ability to solve medium to complex problems. . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES + Performs eDiscovery acquisition, production, and preservation. + Conducts **digital forensic investigations** for eDiscovery cases. + Responsible for the digital forensic lab and eDiscovery data inventory. + Continuous improvement of the existing eDiscovery capabilities of the team, and enhancement with new capabilities as needed. + The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES + _DIGITAL EVIDENCE ACQUISITION:-_ Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate Digital Evidence acquisition practices in practical applications of moderate difficulty, from varied sources of Digital Evidence including but not limited to: common operating systems (Windows, MacOS, Linux, Unix, various mobile), common data storage platforms (network attached storage, network shares, online data storage such as Dropbox and OneDrive), both on-premises and online email platforms (Exchange, Google, etc.). Has a basic understanding of, and capability using techniques and tools required for these tasks. + _DIGITAL EVIDENCE PRESERVATION:-_ Ability to execute preservation of Digital and Physical Evidence for eDiscovery cases, in myriad platforms and from myriad data sources. Familiarity with the concepts of Litigation Holds, and common application methods. Understanding of the concept of Chain of Custody, and adherence to the best practices to ensure Data Integrity on acquired Digital Evidence. + _DIGITAL FORENSICS:-_ Demonstrates the ability to accurately and timely conduct investigations of Digital Evidence using Digital Forensic techniques, and producing investigation reports for higher level review. Responsible for the curation of the Digital Forensic process documentation (Work Instructions, etc), and of the overall Digital Forensic capability at the organization; includes training other analysts on Digital Forensic processes as needed for non-eDiscovery needs (cybersecurity). + _FORENSIC SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE:-_ Responsible for the ongoing maintenance, development, and enhancement of the Digital Forensic lab for the organization. Ability to properly maintain common operating systems and computing platforms, as well as more purpose-built Digital Forensic computing equipment (data duplicators, write-blockers, etc.). + _DATA STORAGE AND INVENTORY:-_ Capable of accurate and precise catalogue and tracking of Digital Evidence preserved for customers in the organization; ongoing review and purging as needed. Managing and maintaining proper storage platforms for Digital Evidence, in addition to the physical Digital Forensic lab at the organization. Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more. At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose. **Core Accountabilities:** Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members. **Core Capabilities** **:** Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements. **Position Qualifications:** **Responsibilities:** **Certifications:** **Work Experience:** Relevant Work Experience **Experience Level:** 2 years **Education:** Bachelor's Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled