Geospatial Solutions Engineer

ArdentMC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading geospatial solutions firm in Huntsville, Alabama is looking for a Geospatial Solutions Engineer. This on-site position requires strong knowledge of ArcGIS and troubleshooting skills to manage client needs effectively. The role includes designing innovative cloud-based applications and leveraging skilled problem-solving to support multiple projects essential for national security. A Bachelor's Degree in Geography, GIS, or a similar field, along with an Active Top Secret Security Clearance, is necessary for this role. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of geospatial solution engineering experience.
• Active Top Secret Security Clearance needed.
• Experience administrating an ArcGIS Enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot client issues related to Esri ArcGIS Enterprise.
• Design and deploy cloud-based ArcGIS web applications.
• Interact with customers and assess their needs.

Skills

Geospatial solution engineering

ArcGIS expertise

Troubleshooting

Cloud computing

Problem solving

Client support

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Geography, GIS or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Enterprise

Python API

Esri Dashboard

Web App Builder

Survey 123

Job description

Why do you need to choose between doing important work and having a fulfilling life? At Ardent, we have both. Ardent employees are committed to solving our customers’ most difficult problems—and we are committed to the well‑being, personal goals, and professional development of our employees. We are “All In.” We put forth our strongest effort possible to get the mission accomplished and we do it together. We respect the skills and experience you bring to the Ardent team. We provide a rewarding environment to help you succeed.

We offer highly competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and an exceptional culture that embraces flexibility, innovation, collaboration, and career growth. A collective service mindset underpins our work, and a shared camaraderie to serve clients, colleagues, and our communities sets us apart. Our full commitment to being "All In" for our employees and our clients is not just our approach, it is our standard. If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, choose Ardent and make a difference with us.

Ardent is seeking a Geospatial Solutions Engineer to join our team.

This is an on‑site role in Huntsville, Alabama which was recently ranked #1 Best Place to Live by U.S. News & World Report as well as the 3rd most affordable place to live and #16 fastest‑growing place to live. A relocation assistance package will be provided to the selected candidate.

Position Description: Ardent is looking for a highly motivated Geospatial Solutions Engineer who will work closely with our lead GIS solutions engineer and systems integration team. The role will provide system management support for an ArcGIS Enterprise, troubleshoot Esri application deployment, and implement IT solutions that provide stability. Design and develop tools and applications that leverage the ArcGIS REST and Python API to automate GIS tasks such as map production, publishing web services, updating data sources, and generating web maps. The individual will support critical automation tasks to help manage deployments, metrics, user access, and other tasks. Working within an Agile-based process, responsibility includes developing data‑driven solutions for incident operations and national security events using Esri Dashboard, Web App Builder, Survey 123, Field Maps, and Story Maps.

We are committed to the success of our customers and providing support to defend the United States of America. Joining our highly collaborative and vibrant team, you will leverage your problem‑solving skills and creativity in supporting multiple project teams within the Department of Justice.

Responsibilities

• Client Support and Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot client issues related to Esri ArcGIS Enterprise application deployment and system architecture.
• Cloud‑Based Solutions: Envision, design, and deploy ArcGIS cloud‑based web applications and data management strategies for large‑scale deployment and management in the Homeland Security community.
• Customer Interaction and Needs Assessment: Become a technical expert in ArcGIS. Speak confidently with customers about Esri technology and anticipate customer needs.
• Complex Problem Solving: Solve complex problems with IT infrastructure, application design, development, and user experiences. Quickly convert customer ideas to minimum‑viable products using the entire ArcGIS suite of tools.
• Tool and Application Development: In‑depth experience leveraging ArcGIS Dashboard, Insights, Survey 123, Field Maps, Enterprise Business Analyst, and Web App Builder. Write technical design specifications and support documentation.
• Innovation and Technology Adoption: Suggest new technologies and approaches, often demonstrating and championing their use. Estimate the duration and level of effort of development tasks through collaboration with SMEs and leads.
• Adaptability: Adaptability in the face of demand change, setbacks, and transitions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Engineering, IT‑focused discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of geospatial solution engineering experience.
• Active Top Secret Security Clearance.Ability to troubleshoot client issues related to Esri ArcGIS Enterprise application deployment and system architecture.
• Understanding of ArcGIS from an IT context (hardware, storage, security, networking, web services, virtualization, cloud computing).
• Experience administrating an ArcGIS Enterprise.
• Strong understanding of geodatabases and underlying DBMS technology.

Recommended Qualifications

• One or more industry‑standard IT certificates (Esri, CompTIA, Microsoft, Amazon).
• Experience providing technical support for a distributed and disconnected ArcGIS Enterprise environment.
• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methods.
• Familiarity with database and web server maintenance.

Due to the nature of the work we support, all candidates who wish to be considered for this role must be U.S. Citizens willing to undergo the government‑issued background investigation process.

Ardent is an equal‑opportunity employer. We will not discriminate in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, promotion, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis protected by state, local, or federal law.