Geospatial Systems Engineer - Multiple Positions at Junior/Mid/Senior Levels

NV5; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Professional development

Job summary

NV5 is seeking qualified Geospatial Systems Engineers in St. Louis, MO, to support national security clients. Candidates will implement advanced ArcGIS deployments and provide technical support while requiring a Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.

The role involves troubleshooting, configuring systems, and collaboration with customers on GIS workflows. A Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience are mandatory, with opportunities for professional development and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• US citizenship with active or current Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• 8+ years of professional experience in a similar position.
• Experience in designing and implementing enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and configure ArcGIS across various environments.
• Troubleshoot ArcGIS deployments for optimal performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical objectives.

Skills

ArcGIS deployments

Technical problem-solving

Systems administration

Scripting languages

Networking concepts

SQL query writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, GIS, or related STEM field

Master's degree in similar fields

Tools

Windows

Linux

Esri software

SQL Server

Oracle

PostgreSQL

Job description

Job ID and Details

Job ID: 2026-12257 | Openings: 1 | Location: US‑MO‑Saint Louis | Category: Geospatial/GIS | Type: Regular Full‑Time

Geospatial Systems Engineer – Multiple Positions (Junior / Mid / Senior)

NV5 Geospatial is recruiting qualified and cleared Geospatial Systems Engineers to support national security client sites in Northern Virginia and St. Louis, MO. Candidates will implement advanced ArcGIS deployments, analyze and solve technical problems, optimize performance and organization, and consult with end users on enterprise deployment, architecture, and integration topics. A Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility or an active TS/SCI are required conditions of employment.

Work Environment

• Location: St. Louis, MO Area (St. Louis, MO and/or St. Charles, MO)
• Travel up to 15% of the time

Responsibilities

• Deploy and configure ArcGIS in a wide variety of environments across operational systems, cloud providers, security architectures, customer types, and organizations to meet the customer's service level agreement.
• Plan and execute the migration of content from one ArcGIS deployment to another, encompassing different architectures, deployment strategies and software components.
• Troubleshoot advanced ArcGIS deployments, providing guidance for platform components such as storage, networking, and security.
• Work closely with customers and partners to identify, design, and certify key GIS workflows for the ArcGIS platform.
• Collaborate internally to help organizations align their technical objectives and business goals with Esri's technology platform.

Required Qualifications

• US citizenship with active or current (within two years) Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, GIS, or related STEM field.
• 8+ years of professional experience in a similar position supporting similar responsibilities.
• Experience designing, implementing, and/or administering enterprise ArcGIS or other comparable IT systems (desktop, server, online).
• Broad systems administration experience on Windows and/or Linux.
• Working knowledge of at least one scripting or programming language (Python, PowerShell, JavaScript, C#).
• Familiarity with network concepts and topics (domains, directories, DNS, HTTPS, firewalls, proxies, load‑balancing).
• Experience with at least one RDBMS, including SQL query writing (SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, GIS, or related STEM field.
• One or more industry‑standard IT certifications (Esri, Microsoft, Amazon).
• CompTIA Security+ Certification.
• Experience with Esri software including ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Online, Portal for ArcGIS, and ArcGIS Runtime and their associated APIs and interfaces.
• Cloud‑based system operations (SysOps).

Clearance Requirement

• Active/Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility.

Benefits and Conditions

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, FTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

EEO Statement

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.