GIS Architect

TechNix LLC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a GIS Architect to support the design and maintenance of cloud-based GIS systems. The role involves collaborating on Azure-based development efforts and ensuring system reliability and performance. Candidates should have a foundational understanding of Microsoft Azure services and experience with GIS platforms. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of Microsoft Azure services required.
• Experience with ARM templates and Bicep for automation required.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with deploying and managing GIS solutions in Microsoft Azure.
• Support integration of Azure cloud services with on-premises systems.
• Help monitor and maintain Azure-hosted GIS systems.

Skills

Microsoft Azure

GIS platforms

PowerShell

Azure CLI

network security protocols

UML modeling

communication

collaboration

Tools

ARM templates

Bicep

Job description

Supports NCDIT-T GISU Architecture Team. Responsibilities include design, development, maintenance & implementation of app system architecture for enterprise GIS systems & participating in projects & efforts to improve / modernize GISU systems.

Skills & Qualifications :

• Foundational understanding of Microsoft Azure services, including compute, storage, networking, and monitoring tools.
• Experience with ARM templates and / or Bicep for infrastructure automation.
• Familiarity with GIS platforms, such as Esri ArcGIS Enterprise, especially in cloud or hybrid deployments.
• Experience with scripting or automation using PowerShell or Azure CLI.
• Knowledge of network and computer system security protocols. Experience in vulnerability mitigation and remediation. Knowledge of SAML 2.0 and OAuth 2.0.
• Understanding of cloud architecture concepts such as resource groups, virtual networks, and subscription management.
• Interest in learning Azure governance, security, and identity features (e.g., Azure AD, RBAC).
• Understanding of relational databases, solid understanding and experience of UML modeling.
• Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to follow technical guidance and contribute in a team-oriented environment.

Job Description :

• This position supports the GIS Unit with a focus on GISU architecture of cloud-based systems, working under the guidance of the GISU Architect.
• The role assists in the design, deployment, and maintenance of the Enterprise GIS (EGIS) system to support major DOT initiatives such as Project ATLAS, NCCRIS, and the NCDOT LRS Editing System.
• The candidate will contribute to Azure-based GIS development efforts and support system reliability, scalability, and performance in a hybrid cloud environment.

Responsibilities :

• Assist with deploying and managing GIS solutions in Microsoft Azure, including provisioning and configuring Virtual Machines, storage, and networking components.
• Support the integration of Azure cloud services with on-premises systems in a hybrid environment.
• Provide oversight, direction and contribution to the use of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for consistent and repeatable deployments using ARM templates and Bicep.
• Help monitor and maintain Azure-hosted GIS systems using Azure Monitor, resource health tools, and diagnostics.
• Perform updates, troubleshoot issues, and participate in routine maintenance of cloud-based and on-premises GIS components.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to implement basic security configurations and identity management using NCID and role-based access control (RBAC).
• Follow established deployment procedures and assist in documenting cloud infrastructure, configurations, and support processes.
• Provide support to GIS users and team members during planning, testing, and rollout of GIS services or updates.

Skill Required Amount of Experience :

• Required Foundational understanding of Microsoft Azure services, including compute, storage, networking, and monitoring tools.
• Required Experience with ARM templates and / or Bicep for infrastructure automation.
• Required Familiarity with GIS platforms, such as Esri ArcGIS Enterprise, especially in cloud or hybrid deployments.
• Required Experience with scripting or automation using PowerShell or Azure CLI.
• Required Knowledge of network and computer system security protocols. Experience in vulnerability mitigation and remediation. Knowledge of SAML 2.0 and OAuth 2
• Required Understanding of cloud architecture concepts such as resource groups, virtual networks, and subscription management.
• Required Interest in learning Azure governance, security, and identity features (e.g., Azure AD, RBAC).
• Required Understanding of relational databases, solid understanding and experience of UML modeling.
• Required Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.
• Required Ability to follow technical guidance and contribute in a team-oriented environment.