ArcGIS Enterprise Solutions Architect

Dewberry; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry, located in Merrifield, Virginia, is seeking an experienced ArcGIS Enterprise Solutions Architect with 5-7 years of experience in designing and supporting enterprise geospatial systems. This role includes architecting ArcGIS environments, integrating geospatial capabilities, and establishing governance frameworks.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience with ArcGIS Enterprise and cloud platforms such as Azure. The salary range for this position is projected at $101,000 to $130,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 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 security protocols and identity management (AD, SSO).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement ArcGIS Enterprise architectures.
• Develop system architecture diagrams and deployment strategies.
• Integrate ArcGIS platforms with enterprise systems.

Skills

ArcGIS Enterprise

GIS

Cloud platforms (Azure)

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

REST

APIs

Scripting (Python, PowerShell)

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced ArcGIS Enterprise Solutions Architect with 5–7 years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise geospatial systems. This role is responsible for architecting scalable, secure, and high‑performing ArcGIS Enterprise environments, developing and guiding enterprise GIS strategies, and integrating geospatial capabilities into broader organizational IT and business workflows. This position will also participate in establishing geospatial governance frameworks, including defining Enterprise vs. AGOL hosting recommendations, metadata standards, and archiving timeframes.

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
• Support the alignment of GIS initiatives with organizational priorities and strategy

Required Skills & Required Experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, 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 cloud platforms (Azure)
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with scripting/automation (Python, PowerShell)
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience supporting utilities, infrastructure, or government clients

Key Competencies

• Systems thinking and architecture design
• Problem‑solving, troubleshooting, and issue resolution
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to lead technical teams and mentor staff

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

Salary Range

The projected range for this position is $101,000-$130,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.