Solutions Architect

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Digital Evidence Study Project Solutions Architect with strong project management skills to join our team. In this role, you will provide architectural expertise for the research, analysis, and management of digital evidence within the law enforcement community of the State of Connecticut. As a Digital Evidence Study Project Solutions Architect, you will be responsible for overseeing the entire project lifecycle, ensuring the successful execution of the study while effectively managing resources, timelines, and deliverables.

This position will take the role under minimal supervision to coordinate, monitor, and report on all activities as well as coordinate special projects as needed while working collaboratively with other staff, public safety entities, and vendors. High level attention to detail, consistent reliability and response during normal work hours is required.

Reporting position: The Digital Evidence Study Project Solutions Architect reports to the CJIS Infrastructure/Architecture Manager but may also take project direction from the CJIS Executive Director and the CJIS Program Manager and work collaboratively with CJIS project managers, operations managers, finance manager, and developers for hardware/software solutions, and peers at other agencies.

Specific Services Required

Responsibilities:

• Architect and design the technical framework for the digital evidence study project, ensuring the secure storage, integration, and operation of digital evidence within the law enforcement community of the State of Connecticut.
• Collaborate with stakeholders from police departments, the Division of Criminal Justice, the Department of Correction, the Judicial Branch, and the state police to understand their specific requirements and objectives related to the secure storage and seamless integration of digital evidence.
• Develop and communicate architectural guidelines, best practices, and standards to the project team to ensure a cohesive and scalable solution.
• Employ project management skills to effectively plan, organize, and execute the digital evidence study project, including resource allocation, task management, and timeline adherence.
• Work closely with product design and engineering teams to align technical requirements with the needs of the law enforcement community and ensure effective software solutions for the storage and operation of digital evidence.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the project team, leveraging your expertise in digital forensics, software engineering, and relevant technologies.
• Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards for the secure handling of digital evidence within the law enforcement community.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and senior management to address technical challenges, risks, and mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends in digital forensics and software engineering, incorporating them into the architectural design and development of innovative and impactful software solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement by implementing project management best practices, identifying areas for optimization, and fostering a culture of engineering excellence.
• Represents CJIS with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.

Required Skills/Experience


Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in digital forensics, software engineering, architectural design, and project management, with a strong track record of successfully delivering complex projects.
• Expertise in architectural design principles, patterns, and best practices.
• Deep understanding and experience in digital forensics, including the research, analysis, and management of digital evidence.
• Proficiency in technologies such as IBM Content Manager (formerly FileNet), Microsoft SharePoint, integration services (e.g., MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, Apache Kafka), and APIs, and their integration into scalable software solutions.
• Demonstrated proficiency in working with relational databases, including expertise in utilizing SQL for effective data management and integrity in software systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborating across teams and disciplines to achieve project objectives.
• Excellent project management skills, including planning, organizing, and monitoring project activities, as well as managing resources, timelines, and deliverables.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to drive technical solutions across multiple projects.
• Knowledge of internet web services and the latest technologies in the software engineering field.
• Familiarity with digital evidence management in the law enforcement community, including secure sharing of data between different agencies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

If you are a highly skilled architect with expertise in digital forensics, software engineering, and project management, and you are passionate about driving engineering excellence while managing complex projects, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and contribute to the development of innovative and impactful software solutions in the critical area of digital evidence management for the safety and benefit of the citizens of Connecticut.