ArcGIS Enterprise Architect: Cloud, Security & Governance

GeoSearch; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

GeoSearch seeks an experienced ArcGIS Enterprise Solutions Architect to design, implement, and support enterprise geospatial systems. The role focuses on scalable, secure ArcGIS environments and integrating geospatial capabilities into broader IT and business workflows.

The candidate will lead governance efforts, define hosting strategies for Enterprise vs AGOL, establish metadata standards, and guide archiving timeframes while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, CS, Engineering, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in GIS with a focus on enterprise systems.
• Strong experience with ArcGIS Enterprise (Portal, Server, Data Store, and Enterprise Geodatabases).
• Experience with ArcGIS Online and hybrid deployments.
• Experience with Azure cloud platforms.
• Experience with security protocols and identity management (AD, SSO).
• Experience with databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL).
• Knowledge of web services (REST, APIs) and system integration.
• Strong understanding of system architecture and infrastructure design.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement ArcGIS Enterprise architectures, including Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Data Store, and Enterprise Geodatabases.
• Develop system architecture diagrams and deployment strategies for cloud and on-prem environments.
• Configure and manage ArcGIS Enterprise environments to meet performance, scalability, and security requirements.
• Integrate ArcGIS platforms with enterprise systems.
• Support deployment automation and DevOps practices for geospatial systems.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams and junior staff.
• Perform system performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Ensure QA/QC and adherence to enterprise GIS standards and best practices.
• Establish and implement GIS governance frameworks, including roles, policies, and decision-making structures.
• Develop and maintain policies for data access, sharing, security, and metadata management.

Skills

Systems thinking

Architecture design

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS

Tools

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcGIS Online

Azure

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

REST APIs

Python

PowerShell

Job description

GeoSearch seeks an experienced ArcGIS Enterprise Solutions Architect to design, implement, and support enterprise geospatial systems. The role focuses on scalable, secure ArcGIS environments and integrating geospatial capabilities into broader IT and business workflows.

The candidate will lead governance efforts, define hosting strategies for Enterprise vs AGOL, establish metadata standards, and guide archiving timeframes while mentoring junior staff.