Role Overview
Pacific Life is hiring a Senior eDiscovery Platform Engineer. This is a full-time role in Newport Beach CA-800. posted 5 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job description
Job Description:
Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own.
We’re actively seeking a talented Senior eDiscovery Platform Engineer to join our Microsoft 365 Engineering team in Newport Beach, CA. Relocation assistance may be provided for candidates.
As a Senior eDiscovery Platform Engineer you’ll move Pacific Life, and your career, forward by executing and maturing eDiscovery operations across multiple enterprise data sources and partnering closely with Legal, Compliance, HR, Security, IT Operations, and external vendors. You will fill a new role that sits on a team of 10 people in the Technology division. Your colleagues will include Microsoft 365 and Information Protection professionals.
How you’ll help move us forward:
Own the eDiscovery service end-to-end, including intake, prioritization, scoping, execution, and closure of matters.
Manage legal, regulatory, and privacy risk by making early, informed decisions that prevent downstream issues while administering and operating enterprise eDiscovery SaaS platforms
Manage the full legal hold lifecycle including creation, modification, monitoring, and release.
Execute eDiscovery collections, searches, review preparation, and exports to support litigation, investigations, regulatory inquiries, and DSARs, while ensuring consistent and auditable discovery outcomes.
Perform data collections from Microsoft 365, Proofpoint, on-premises file shares, workstations, mobile/SMS platforms and other locations where company data may be stored.
The experience you bring:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
5–10 years of progressive experience in eDiscovery, digital forensics, legal operations, or related disciplines.
Hands-on administration experience with one or more of the following technologies: Casepoint eDiscovery, MS Purview eDiscovery, Proofpoint.
Demonstrated experience with legal hold lifecycle management and large-scale global Enterprise data collections.
What makes you stand out:
Certifications on Casepoint, Microsoft Purview or Compliance (SC-series)
Experience supporting a global Enterprise and Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs).
Experience with cloud and non-M365 enterprise data sources.
Background in Security Operations, IT, Legal Operations, or eDiscovery service providers.
You can be who you are.
People come first here. We’re committed to an inclusive workforce. Learn more about how we create a welcoming work environment at www.pacificlife.com. What’s life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife.
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Base Pay Range:
The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.
$137,610.00 - $168,190.00Your Benefits Start Day 1
Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we’re committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.
Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program
Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation
You Can Be Who You Are
We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces the authenticity of all employees, partners and communities. We support all employees to thrive and achieve their fullest potential.
What’s life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife
EEO Statement:
Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Senior eDiscovery Platform Engineer position at Pacific Life?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Pacific Life. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Senior eDiscovery Platform Engineer position at Pacific Life located?
This position is based in Newport Beach CA-800. Pacific Life has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Senior eDiscovery Platform Engineer at Pacific Life earn?
Pacific Life has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Senior eDiscovery Platform Engineer role at Pacific Life posted?
This role was posted on July 17, 2026 (5 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Senior eDiscovery Platform Engineer role at Pacific Life require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Pacific Life lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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