Software Development Specialist Advisor

Req ID: 362932

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We are currently seeking a Software Development Specialist Advisor to join our team in Arlington (REMOTE), Virginia (US-VA), United States (US).

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Axon Architect / Engineer to support a Federal Government Law Enforcement Agency. This position requires a minimum of six (6) years of experience designing, integrating, analyzing, and managing solutions within the Axon public safety technology ecosystem. This role combines enterprise architecture expertise, advanced systems analysis, and program management capabilities to ensure secure, compliant, and mission-ready digital evidence workflows. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader who can align operational law enforcement requirements with scalable, CJIS-compliant technology solutions in a federal environment.

Core Platforms & Technologies

• Axon Evidence (Evidence.com)
• Axon Body 3 and related body-worn camera devices
• TASER 7 and associated TASER platforms
• Axon Fleet (in-car video systems)
• Digital evidence retention and redaction systems
• CJIS-compliant cloud and hybrid architectures
• Integration with Federal RMS, CAD, identity management, and case management systems

Job Duties:

Architecture & Engineering

• Design and implement end-to-end Axon ecosystem architectures including video ingestion, secure storage, retention enforcement, and digital evidence lifecycle management.
• Architect secure integrations between Axon Evidence and federal Records Management Systems (RMS), Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), and investigative platforms.
• Develop retention schedules and legal hold processes aligned with federal records management statutes and DOJ policies.
• Lead hybrid and secure cloud integration strategies within federal security frameworks (FedRAMP-aligned environments where applicable).
• Oversee device lifecycle management including firmware updates, deployments, and system upgrades.

Systems Analysis & Operational Alignment

• Conduct operational workflow assessments within law enforcement divisions to optimize evidence intake, categorization, sharing, and disclosure processes.

• Analyze storage utilization trends, chain-of-custody metrics, and compliance reporting data.

• Develop executive dashboards and performance metrics to support leadership decision-making.

• Translate investigative and operational requirements into technical solution roadmaps and implementation plans.

• Support federal audits, OIG reviews, legal discovery, and FOIA requests with detailed analytical documentation.

Program & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the technical lead and subject matter expert for Axon initiatives across the agency.

• Manage project timelines, vendor coordination, and cross-functional integration efforts.

• Facilitate requirements workshops with law enforcement leadership, IT security, legal counsel, and compliance offices.

• Develop project documentation including charters, risk registers, mitigation strategies, and lifecycle cost analyses.

• Provide mentorship to administrators and engineers supporting Axon technologies.

• Support budget forecasting, capital planning, and long-term digital evidence strategy.

Security & Compliance Oversight

• Ensure compliance with CJIS, federal cybersecurity directives, NIST frameworks, and agency-specific policies.

• Establish and validate chain-of-custody audit controls and evidentiary integrity processes.

• Oversee identity management integrations including SSO, MFA, and role-based access control (RBAC).

• Conduct risk assessments and implement system hardening recommendations.

Operations & Continuous Improvement

• Provide Tier 3 engineering support and escalation management.

• Develop and maintain architecture diagrams, SOPs, and operational runbooks.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, compliance, and evidentiary transparency.

Core Competencies

• Federal digital evidence architecture

• Public safety technology integration

• Data analytics and executive reporting

• Technical program and vendor management

• Risk and compliance governance

• Strategic planning and lifecycle management

• Strong written communication for federal documentation

• Demonstrated hands-on administration and configuration experience with Axon Evidence (Evidence.com).

• Experience integrating body-worn cameras, TASER devices, and video systems into secure enterprise IT environments.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret operational and compliance data.

• Experience leading technical projects or managing cross-functional initiatives.

• Knowledge of federal records retention policies and digital evidence governance.

• Experience with REST APIs, identity federation, SSO integrations, and secure cloud architectures.

• Ability to work in a high-security federal environment.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 6 years of experience architecting and integrating Axon ecosystem technologies in a public safety environment.
• Bachelor’s degree, One-and-one- half (1.5) years of additional experience can substitute for one (1) year of a typical degree program.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience supporting a Federal Law Enforcement Agency.
• Experience with FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, and federal ATO processes.
• PMP, Agile, ITIL, or equivalent project management certifications.
• Security certifications (Security+, CISSP preferred).
• Active Public Trust or ability to obtain a federal security clearance.

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $105,840 - $245,000. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

About NTT DATA

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