Associate Investigator, Digital Forensics

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Are you looking for a work environment which encourages teamwork and where you are respected, supported, challenged, and can grow and advance your career? If your answer is “yes,” you should join T-Mobile’s All-Star Legal Team!

This position has a wide spectrum of responsiblities in which it partners with and supports organizations across the entire enterprise. The Associate Investigator handles eDiscovery collections in support of the Litigation and Employment Relations groups within Legal Affairs, including mobile device collections for M&A or other high profile matters. The Associate Investigator also provides forensic support to the broader Corporate Investigations team, which can include email, internet history, Windows registry, log correlation and other forms of analysis. This position also partners with Cybersecurity teams on investigations of mutual interest including account takeover fraud as well as other unauthorized activities perpetrated via phishing and other varieties of cyber exploits.

What you’ll do in your role.

• Provide baseline technical, forensic guidance to investigators, attorneys, and other business partners with the collection, organization, and preparation of data for review and analysis in legal matters, regulatory filings, and investigations.
• Provide digital forensics support to Corporate Investigations team on a variety of complex investigations related to Privacy, Financial Fraud, Brand Protection, Ethics & Compliance and other matters.
• Handles complex, technical investigations related to every aspect of forensic data to include: the collection and preservation of stored media; detection and recovery of deleted, fragmented and corrupted data; e-mail analysis/tracing; password cracking and retrieval; and documentation of findings in a manner suitable for courtroom presentation.
• Assist with the preparation of digital forensics consultative knowledge, education and awareness training on technological and digital forensics concepts for other business partners and multiple levels of management.
• Assist on special projects with an enterprise-wide impact requiring guidance and direction from a forensics/investigation perspective.
• Provide expert testimony regarding theories, principles, and practices regarding digital forensics.

The experience you’ll bring.

• Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) Digital Forensics, Computer Science or related discipline is preferred.
• 2-4 years Investigative experience in the public and/or private sector or equivalent experience.
• Solid, foundational knowledge of network architecture, e-mail-based systems, and security risks.  Solid knowledge of Windows OS and familiarity of and ability to work within other OS, including Linux, Unix, MacOS, Android.
• Experience in computer forensic examinations and chain of custody procedures required.  Proven ability to learn & utilize forensic tools such as EnCase, Forensic Toolkit (FTK), X-Ways, Paraben, open-source technologies and a variety of other software and applications.
• Ability to handle basic correlation & analysis of disparate logging from a variety of sources including Splunk, SIEM, IDS and other data points. Ability to undertake static malware analysis and basic dynamic malware analysis in the context of a potential compromise/breach investigation.
• Strong understanding of Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) plus related Electronically Stored Information (ESI) handling requirements to enable capability of leading a variety of eDiscovery collections.  Foundational understanding of mobile forensics, including exposure to Cellebrite, Mobile Phone Examiner and other industry accepted tools.
• Proven ability to maintain the integrity of confidential information, including subscriber data, sensitive financials, intellectual property and other proprietary or restricted information.

• At least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• High School Diploma or GED

T-Mobile requires U.S. citizenship for certain roles within the organization. This role requires U.S. citizenship. Individuals hired into this role will be required to submit documentation proving U.S. citizenship within the first 7 days of hire - failure to do so will result in termination. 

Base Pay Range: $59,900 - $108,100

Corporate Bonus Target: 5%

The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the role. The successful candidate’s actual pay will be based on various factors, such as work location, qualifications, and experience, so the actual starting pay will vary within this range.

At T-Mobile, employees in regular, non-temporary roles are eligible for an annual bonus or periodic sales incentive or bonus, based on their role. Most Corporate employees are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance and which is set at a percentage of the employee’s eligible earnings in the prior year. Certain positions in Customer Care are eligible for monthly bonuses based on individual and/or team performance. To find the pay range for this role based on hiring location, click here.

At T-Mobile, our benefits exemplify the spirit of One Team, Together! A big part of how we care for one another is working to ensure our benefits evolve to meet the needs of our team members. Full and part-time employees have access to the same benefits when eligible. We cover all of the bases, offering medical, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, 401(k), employee stock grants, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays - which total about 4 weeks for new full-time employees and about 2.5 weeks for new part-time employees annually - paid parental and family leave, family building benefits, back-up care, enhanced family support, childcare subsidy, tuition assistance, college coaching, short- and long-term disability, voluntary AD&D coverage, voluntary accident coverage, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, and voluntary long-term care insurance. We don't stop there - eligible employees can also receive mobile service & home internet discounts, pet insurance, and access to commuter and transit programs! To learn about T-Mobile’s amazing benefits, check out www.t-mobilebenefits.com.

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Talent comes in all forms at the Un-carrier. If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by emailing ApplicantAccommodation@t-mobile.com or calling 1-844-873-9500. Please note, this contact channel is not a means to apply for or inquire about a position and we are unable to respond to non-accommodation related requests.