Senior Digital Forensic Investigation Specialist

Description

The Senior Digital Forensic Investigation Specialist will work closely with Cyber Security Operation teams and internal investigative partners to support incident response, internal, and external investigations. Responsibilities include forensic collection and subject matter expertise in the advice, planning, and support for cyber investigations or internal or external fraud investigations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned digital forensic efforts in support of eDiscovery requests, employee investigations, and IT security incident response, including but not limited to internal and external intellectual property (IP) theft, attacks/intrusions, computer abuse, and insider threat investigations.
• Collect, process, preserve, and analyze data from electronic data sources, including laptop and desktop computers, servers, and mobile devices, per company policies and practices.
• Work with Cyber Security Operations, Global Security & Investigations, Legal, Human Resources, Privacy, Risk, and external law enforcement, as necessary, to forensically collect and analyze digital evidence and conduct cyber investigations.
• Research, evaluate, develop, test, and apply new methodologies for analyzing digital evidence to reduce the risk of exposure to TD Bank.
• Support/develop procedures and standards and deliver advice, direction, and education to TD management and staff.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead digital evidence/cybercrime investigations.
• Collect evidence from computers, laptops, phones, iPads, databases, and a variety of other devices/systems capable of storing valuable electronic data.
• Apply sound methodologies to collect, preserve, and analyze digital evidence.
• Maintain a digital forensic lab environment by ensuring all hardware and software are verified and validated as forensically sound.
• Focus on operational efficiency to ensure the Forensic Investigations & Digital Evidence team is leveraging tools and processes that reduce redundancy and improve capacity.
• Stay up to date on the emerging technology threat landscape.
• Respond to internal business units to investigate simple or complex, sensitive, or urgent matters, usually within minimal timeframes.
• Assist in managing the team's computer forensic lab and network infrastructure.
• Prepare written professional reports.
• Testify and present evidence, as required.

Key Relationships

• Closely work with peers in Cyber Security Operations, GSI, Insider Protect, Legal, Privacy, and HR.
• Frequent interaction with senior executives in Corporate Office and all Business Groups.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Professional designation/certification in the following would be an asset: EnCE (Encase Certified Examiner); Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Cyber Forensics Professional (CCFP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), and SANS Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC).
• University degree or college diploma from a recognized Institute of Technology or University program in an appropriate specialty such as Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience conducting computer forensic investigations to include investigations in a corporate network environment.
• Understanding of digital forensic principles, methodologies, and techniques; including experience using digital forensic tools (i.e., EnCase, Axiom, e-Discovery tools, Cellebrite, Intella, Crowdstrike, Splunk).
• Understanding of the principles of investigation, including reporting, evidence handling, chain of custody, and court or regulatory proceedings.
• Ability to interpret digital evidence matters in a way understandable to business and non-technical people.
• Knowledge of Data Loss Prevention tools and conducting DLP related investigations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, organization, leadership, and planning skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage crisis and emergency incidents.
• Self-starter, strategic thinker, negotiator, and consensus builder, proven ability to satisfactorily manage competing priorities.
• Understanding of organizational priorities and relationships.
• Solid understanding of governing plans and documents, procedures, and business administration.
• Understanding of operating systems (Windows, Linux, and OSX).
• Knowledge of malware triage and reverse engineering an asset.
• Knowledge of network-based services and client/server applications.
• Knowledge of enterprise systems and infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with programming/scripting languages an asset.
• Background in operational information security disciplines (e.g., incident response, security infrastructure management or monitoring services).
• Familiarity with network architecture and security infrastructure placement.
• Familiarity with security tools such as Anti-Virus, SEIM systems, and Data Loss Prevention tools.
• Ability to handle conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.
• Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions.
• Ability to follow through on leads until all possible avenues in investigating a case have been exhausted.
• Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
• 7+ years of experience with Insider Threat or Data Loss Prevention programs, incident management, or investigative programs and the ability to identify anomalous activities and associated risks.
• 3+ years of experience developing and communicating recommendations to non-technical business areas.

About Us

TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States, and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities, and colleagues.

TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether you've got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we're here to support you towards your goals. As an organization, we keep growing – and so will you.

Total Rewards Package

Our Total Rewards package reflects the investment we make in our colleagues to help them, and their families achieve their well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, including medical coverage, paid time off, career development, and reward and recognition programs.

Additional Information:

We're delighted that you're considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we're committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Colleague Development

If you're interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You'll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD – and we're committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.

Training & Onboarding

We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you've got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process

We'll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation

If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.