Forensic Investigator

Investigator, Digital Forensics Team

Position Description

Applied Materials has an exciting opportunity to join a world class Global Investigations and Digital Forensics Team.  The investigator will be part of a multi-disciplinary team that works collaboratively within Legal and jointly with the Information Security, Business Unit, and Corporate Services teams to conduct a wide range of investigations.  

Responsibilities for this position include managing the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) process and other activities to support strategic initiatives for IP protection and data security.

This position requires IT, programing, analytic, and communication skills, as well as the ability to strictly follow evidence handling procedures and protocols for properly identifying, collecting, and escalating DLP activities.

Major Areas of Responsibility

Significantly contribute to a global team that conducts digital forensic investigations and electronic discovery for legal and corporate matters using industry leading technology.

The detailed responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Generation, Distribution, Review, and Follow-up of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) reports

• Maintaining and updating the DLP report generation process

• Escalating Data Loss Prevention (DLP) activities when necessary

• Performing legal hold checks

• Tracking mobile device wipe requests

• Exporting requested emails or files from Microsoft Compliance Center

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Management or other Information Technology related field from an accredited university and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience

• Proficient with Python, VBA, SQL and Excel

• Excellent communication skills in English (written and oral)

• Ability to clearly articulate and visually present complex issues

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a global team

• Capable of gaining the trust of legal and business stakeholders to achieve the desired objective

• Must possess a strong attention to detail, concern for information accuracy, and high personal integrity

Desired Qualifications

• Experience on Microsoft Compliance Center, Broadcom, Splunk, or Bluecoat is a plus.

• Chinese, Korean or Japaness language skills are a plus.

• Project management skills

• Familiarity with international data privacy and encryption laws and regulations

• Familiarity with cyber security protocols

• Industry standard IT or digital forensics certifications (e.g., MSCE, CompTIA A+, Windows Server Fundamentals, CISA, CISM, CISSP, CDPSE etc.)

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree: Computer science

Skills:

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

2 - 4 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Relocation Eligible:

No

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.