ArcGIS Admin

Sharpedge Solutions Inc; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharpedge Solutions Inc. in Jackson, MI seeks an experienced ArcGIS Administrator to own the enterprise GIS platform lifecycle—from installation to monitoring and optimization.

The role focuses on ArcGIS Enterprise components (Portal, Server, Data Store), licensing, scripting, and cross‑functional support for engineering, operations, and compliance teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years installing, configuring, and supporting ArcGIS Enterprise.
• Bachelor’s degree in GIS or related field.
• Strong expertise in ArcGIS Server/Portal administration and ArcSDE.
• Experience with Windows Server and/or Linux, databases, and Python scripting.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain ArcGIS Enterprise base deployments and core components (Portal, Server, Data Store, Web Adaptor).
• Publish and administer web services; manage licensing and user administration.
• Perform upgrades, patching, and version migrations across the platform.

Skills

ArcGIS Admin

ArcGIS Enterprise

Windows Server

Linux

Python scripting

Azure

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS

Tools

ArcGIS Server

ArcGIS Portal

ArcGIS Data Store

SQL Server

PostgreSQL/PostGIS

Job description

Position-ArcGIS Admin (Installation, Configuration & Administration)

Location-Jackson, MI (ONSITE)

Job Description

• We are seeking an experienced ArcGIS Administrator to manage, maintain, secure, and optimize our enterprise geospatial platform.
• This role owns the full lifecycle of the ArcGIS Enterprise environment — including installation, configuration, upgrades, monitoring, troubleshooting, backup/recovery, user administration, and operational support —ensuring reliable GIS services for Electric and Gas engineering, operations, and compliance functions.

Key Responsibilities

Installation & Configuration

• Install, configure, and maintain ArcGIS Enterprise base deployments and their core components — Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Server (GIS/Image), ArcGIS Data Store, and ArcGIS Web Adaptor.
• Deploy and extend the environment with capability servers/extensions (e.g., GeoEvent, Notebook, Image Server) as business needs require.
• Configure ArcGIS Desktop/Pro and ArcGIS Engine runtime clients, including licensing, authorization, and patch installation across environments (SBX, DEV, QA, PPD, PROD).
• Set up and manage the Enterprise Geodatabase (ArcSDE), GIS web services, and data store registration (folders, databases, cloud storage).

Administration & Operations

• Administer users, groups, roles, content, and licensing following Esri best practices; integrate identity stores/providers and federate ArcGIS Servers.
• Publish and administer web services; manage relational and object stores.
• Perform upgrades, patching, and version migrations across the platform.

Required Qualifications

• This profile is expected to have a minimum of 5 years of professional experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Computer Science, Geography, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years installing, configuring, and supporting ArcGIS Enterprise.
• Strong expertise in ArcGIS Server/Portal administration, Enterprise Geodatabase (ArcSDE), and web services.
• Proficiency with Windows Server and/or Linux, database management (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL/PostGIS), and scripting in Python.
• Cloud experience, preferably Azure.

Ability to troubleshoot and support the platform, resolving issues across GIS, database, and web-server layers.