Solution Architect – Backfill

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Job Summary

The Solution Architect will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing technology solutions for forensic science applications supporting all forensic services provided by the NYPD. This role requires close collaboration with forensic scientists, forensic leadership, law enforcement stakeholders, and development teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performance systems that enable forensic analysis, evidence management, and data-driven investigations.

The ideal candidate brings a strong architecture background, experience in laboratory or forensic environments, and a passion for advancing forensic science through technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect end-to-end technology solutions for forensic science and laboratory systems

• Collaborate with forensic scientists, executives, and law enforcement teams to translate operational needs into technical architectures

• Lead solution design for LIMS, digital forensics tools, and evidence management platforms

• Ensure solutions support secure evidence handling, chain of custody, and compliance requirements

• Apply hybrid project delivery methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum)

• Evaluate and integrate AI/ML capabilities for forensic analysis, pattern recognition, and predictive analytics

• Incorporate cybersecurity and data protection best practices, including secure evidence tracking

• Ensure compliance with forensic standards, regulations, and legal requirements

• Provide architectural guidance across development, integration, and deployment phases

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

• Master’s degree or certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, TOGAF, CISSP preferred

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in one or more of the following domains:

  • Forensic Science

  • Criminal Justice / Law Enforcement

  • Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences (laboratory environments and systems)

• Proven experience designing and implementing complex enterprise systems, such as:

  • LIMS

  • Digital Forensics Platforms

  • Evidence Management Systems

• Experience working with government or law enforcement agencies

• Strong understanding of forensic science workflows, including:

  • Evidence collection

  • Chain of custody

  • Laboratory operations

• Familiarity with forensic standards and regulatory frameworks, including:

  • ISO 17025 / ISO 17020

  • ANAB

  • OSAC

  • SWGDAM

  • NIST

• Knowledge of legal and ethical considerations in forensic data handling

Nice to Have

• Experience with AI/ML in forensic science (pattern recognition, predictive analytics)

• Exposure to blockchain or advanced security models for secure evidence tracking

• Familiarity with forensic tools such as ADAMS, CrimePad, QualTrax

• Strong stakeholder communication in public sector environments