Geospatial Systems Engineer

Meridian Systematics; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development

Job summary

Meridian Systematics seeks a Geospatial Systems Engineer (TS/SCI) in Springfield, VA to lead secure geospatial solution architecture. You will bridge enterprise GIS with cloud-native software, focusing on Kubernetes orchestration, DevSecOps, and containerized microservices within secure environments.

The role requires 10+ years in systems engineering with DoD/IC exposure, expertise in ArcGIS Enterprise/Pro, PostGIS, and strong Python/JavaScript/SQL skills.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance and US Citizenship.
• 10+ years in systems/software engineering and enterprise GIS integration.
• 5+ years supporting DoD/IC programs.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Software Eng./GIS.
• Deep hands-on experience deploying containerized apps with Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift, plus secure CI/CD workflows.
• Mastery of ArcGIS Enterprise/Pro, GeoServer, QGIS, PostGIS, and OGC standards.
• Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, SQL, and C++ or C#.
• RMF, STIG compliance and secure SDLC practices.

Responsibilities

• Containerization & Infrastructure: Architect, deploy, and manage containerized geospatial microservices using Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
• Enterprise GIS Architecture: Design, integrate, and optimize enterprise GIS platforms (ArcGIS Enterprise/Pro, GeoServer, PostGIS) and OGC services.
• Data Pipelines & AI/ML: Develop geospatial data pipelines with AI/ML model integration.
• Security & Compliance: Ensure systems comply with RMF, STIGs, and IC cybersecurity policies.
• Technical Leadership: Lead Agile/Scrum workflows, review architecture and code, and mentor software personnel.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

US Citizenship

DoD/IC experience

Containerization

DevSecOps

ArcGIS/GeoStack

Python

JavaScript

SQL

C++/C#

RMF/STIG

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Software Eng./GIS

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

ArcGIS Enterprise/Pro

GeoServer

QGIS

PostGIS

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development

Geospatial Systems Engineer (TS/SCI)

Location: Springfield, VA

Position Summary

The Senior Geospatial Systems Engineer leads the architecture, design, and sustainment of secure, scalable enterprise geospatial solutions supporting Department of Defense and Intelligence Community (IC) missions. This role bridges enterprise GIS and modern cloud-native software engineering, focusing heavily on Kubernetes orchestration, DevSecOps pipelines, and containerized microservices within secure environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Containerization & Infrastructure: Architect, deploy, and manage containerized geospatial microservices using Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift. Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with automated testing, Static Code Analysis, and Container Security Scanning.
• Enterprise GIS Architecture: Design, integrate, and optimize enterprise GIS platforms (ArcGIS Enterprise/Pro, GeoServer, PostGIS) and interoperable OGC-compliant web services (WMS, WFS, WMTS, OGC API – Features).
• Data Pipelines & AI/ML: Develop enterprise geospatial data pipelines supporting acquisition, transformation, spatial analysis, and AI/ML model integration.
• Security & Compliance: Ensure all systems strictly comply with Risk Management Framework (RMF), STIGs, vulnerability remediation, and IC cybersecurity policies.
• Technical Leadership: Lead Agile/Scrum engineering workflows, conduct architecture and code reviews, and mentor software personnel across the lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• Clearance & Citizenship: Active TS/SCI security clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.
• Experience: 10+ years in systems/software engineering and enterprise GIS integration (minimum 5+ years supporting DoD/IC programs).
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS, Software Engineering, GIS, or a related technical discipline.
• Containerization & DevSecOps: Deep hands-on experience deploying and orchestrating containerized applications with Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift, along with automated CI/CD security workflows.
• Geospatial Stack: Mastery of ArcGIS Enterprise/Pro, GeoServer, QGIS, PostGIS/PostgreSQL, and OGC standards implementation.
• Software Engineering: Advanced proficiency in Python, JavaScript, SQL, and C++ or C#.
• Security Standards: Demonstrated expertise in RMF, STIG compliance, and secure SDLC practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant technical certifications (CKA/CKAD for Kubernetes, AWS/Azure, CISSP, or GISP).
• Experience with cloud-native geospatial microservices and AI/ML pipeline integration.
• Familiarity with commercial exploitation tools (ENVI, RemoteView, ERDAS IMAGINE, Skyline).
• Background supporting Army modernization initiatives or multi-domain operations.