Enterprise GIS Solutions Architect

Symetri USA; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous and flexible time off

Group health insurance

Disability coverage (short/long-term)

HSA employer match

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Symetri USA is seeking an experienced Enterprise GIS Solutions Architect to design, implement, and support complex geospatial solutions across AEC, utilities, infrastructure, and asset management industries. The role emphasizes ArcGIS Enterprise, data architecture, and system integrations for secure, scalable workflows, including Autodesk integrations.

You will collaborate with GIS professionals, software developers, project managers, and client IT teams to translate requirements into robust

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in enterprise GIS and architecture.
• 4+ years of hands-on ArcGIS Enterprise deployment and administration.
• Advanced ArcGIS Enterprise knowledge including federation, service publishing, security.
• Experience with enterprise geodatabases (SQL Server and PostgreSQL).
• Proficiency in Python, ArcPy, SQL, and REST API development.
• Experience integrating GIS with Autodesk, IBM Maximo, SAP or similar ERP/EAM systems.
• Familiarity with cloud infra (Azure/AWS), networking, and security.

Responsibilities

• Architect, deploy, and troubleshoot ArcGIS Enterprise environments.
• Design data models and geodatabase architectures.
• Lead integrations between ArcGIS and Autodesk, IBM Maximo, SAP, SharePoint.
• Develop automated workflows using Python, ArcPy, REST APIs, and ETL.
• Provide technical guidance and deliver production-ready GIS solutions.
• Mentor team members and drive implementation standards.
• Support presales and technical demonstrations.

Skills

ArcGIS Enterprise

Python

SQL

REST APIs

JavaScript

Azure/AWS

SAML OAuth

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in GIS/CS/Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS Server

Portal for ArcGIS

ArcGIS Data Store

ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript

ArcPy

Git/Azure DevOps

ETL/ FME

Job description

SYMETRI

Symetri combines technology and business process consulting to help firms plan, design, build, and operate land and buildings more effectively. Our solutions support the entire project lifecycle, from planning and design to construction and operations. We help clients use technology in innovative ways to build a better world. At Symetri, you'll work with a collaborative team that values transparency, continuous learning, and the courage to drive meaningful change.

This is a fully remote position, with hybrid availability in Nashua, NH and Springfield, MO.

ROLE

Symetri is seeking an experienced Enterprise GIS Solutions Architect to design, implement, and support complex geospatial solutions for clients across the architecture, engineering, construction (AEC), utilities, infrastructure, and asset management industries. This hands-on technical leadership role requires advanced expertise in Esri's ArcGIS technology stack, enterprise geodatabase architecture, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise system integrations. The successful candidate will work closely with GIS professionals, software developers, project managers, and client IT teams to translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and maintainable enterprise solutions. A key focus will be integrating GIS with Autodesk design platforms, enterprise asset management systems, and other business applications to enable connected workflows and data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

Enterprise GIS Architecture & Infrastructure

• Architect, deploy, administer, and troubleshoot ArcGIS Enterprise environments across on-premises, Azure, AWS, and hybrid infrastructure.
• Configure and maintain ArcGIS Server, Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Data Store, federated services, web adaptors, and registered enterprise databases.
• Design infrastructure for performance, scalability, high availability, disaster recovery, and security, including capacity planning and system upgrades.
• Troubleshoot complex issues involving service publishing, federation, networking, certificates, authentication, and infrastructure performance.

Enterprise Geodatabase & Data Architecture

• Design, implement, and optimize enterprise geodatabases using SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Esri geodatabase technologies.
• Develop spatial data models incorporating relationship classes, domains, subtypes, attribute rules, database views, and versioning.
• Implement branch/traditional versioning, editing workflows, QA/QC processes, and data governance standards.
• Lead spatial data migration, transformation, synchronization, and database performance optimization initiatives.

Systems Integration & Automation

• Architect integrations between ArcGIS and enterprise platforms, including Autodesk, IBM Maximo, SAP, SharePoint, and other ERP/EAM systems.
• Develop automated workflows using Python, ArcPy, ArcGIS API for Python, SQL, PowerShell, REST APIs, webhooks, and ETL technologies.
• Design secure, reliable integration architectures supporting scheduled and event-driven data synchronization, error handling, and system interoperability.
• Establish authoritative data sources, integration standards, and strategies to maintain consistency across connected systems.

Application Development & Technical Delivery

• Architect and support GIS applications using ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript, Experience Builder Developer Edition, VertiGIS Studio, and custom application frameworks.
• Provide technical guidance for custom widgets, geospatial web services, application integrations, and legacy application modernization.
• Implement enterprise authentication and authorization using SAML, OAuth 2.0, Microsoft Entra ID, SSO, and role-based access controls.
• Support development, testing, deployment, and operational monitoring using Git, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and related technologies.

Technical Consulting & Leadership

• Lead technical discovery sessions, solution design, architecture reviews, and implementation planning with enterprise clients.
• Produce architecture diagrams, infrastructure specifications, integration designs, technical documentation, and implementation estimates.
• Collaborate with client IT teams, developers, and project managers to resolve technical challenges and deliver production-ready solutions.
• Support presales, proposals, technical demonstrations, and proof-of-concept development.
• Mentor technical team members, establish implementation standards and evaluate emerging Esri, Autodesk, and enterprise integration technologies.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional experience in enterprise GIS, systems architecture, geospatial development, or related disciplines.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience implementing and administering ArcGIS Enterprise environments.
• Advanced knowledge of ArcGIS Enterprise architecture, federation, service publishing, security, and infrastructure administration.
• Strong experience with enterprise geodatabases, SQL Server/PostgreSQL, spatial data modeling, and database optimization.
• Proficiency in Python, ArcPy, SQL, and REST API development and integration.
• Experience designing and implementing integrations between GIS and external enterprise systems.
• Working knowledge of Azure/AWS infrastructure, enterprise networking, authentication, and security.
• Familiarity with JavaScript-based GIS applications, source control, and software deployment practices.
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot complex technical issues and communicate solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

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• Experience integrating ArcGIS with Autodesk AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, or Autodesk Forma.
• Experience with IBM Maximo, SAP, or other enterprise asset management systems.
• Experience with VertiGIS Studio, ArcGIS Experience Builder, and ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript.
• Knowledge of ArcGIS Utility Network, branch versioning, and advanced enterprise geodatabase configurations.
• Experience with FME, Azure Functions, C#/.NET, TypeScript, or custom integration frameworks.
• Familiarity with high-availability architectures, infrastructure automation, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience delivering GIS solutions for utilities, transportation, facilities, construction, or asset-intensive organizations.
• Relevant Esri, Microsoft Azure, AWS, or enterprise architecture certifications.

Benefits & Perks

• Generous and flexible time off (FTO), plus eight paid holidays
• Company-sponsored benefits include:
  • Group health insurance with nominal employee contribution
  • Employer-paid short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Access to optional benefits through a cafeteria plan, including dental, vision, life insurance, wellness reimbursement program, and other supplemental benefits
  • Employer match of employee HSA contributions, dollar-for-dollar up to the IRS limit
• 401(k) with company match of up to 4% of base salary
• Benefits eligibility timeline:
  • UHC Medical coverage begins first day of employment
  • FTO, 401(k), and other insurance coverages after one month of employment
  • Our company is currently unable to sponsor work visas. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Symetri is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.