GIS Enterprise System Administrator (Onsite)Washington D.C.

Geospatial Consulting Group International, LLC (geocgi); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Company-paid health premiums

Training & certifications

Job summary

Geospatial Consulting Group International, LLC (geocgi) seeks an experienced GIS Enterprise System Administrator to manage ArcGIS Enterprise across secure environments for the DIA. Onsite Monday–Friday in Rosslyn, VA, you will lead security compliance, accreditation, and cloud/VM operations within the CIO contract framework.

The role requires 5+ years in DoD/IC GIS/ISSO environments, ArcGIS expertise, RMF/RPM familiarity, and strong technical writing and stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen with active DoD Top Secret Clearance.
• Onsite Monday–Friday in Rosslyn, VA.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in enterprise‑level GIS administration, systems engineering, or information system security within the DoD or IC.
• Deep expertise in Esri ArcGIS Enterprise architecture, deployment, tuning, and troubleshooting across multi-tier environments.
• CompTIA Security+ Certification.
• Hands-on administration experience with ArcGIS server roles (GeoEvent Server, GeoAnalytics Server, Image Server).
• Strong background in DoD/IC security compliance, RMF/RPM authorization packages, and ISSO support functions.
• Familiarity with classified cloud and virtualized environments.
• Basic proficiency in scripting, .NET customization for PKI integration.
• Demonstrated ability to act as a technical lead for software accreditation and testing protocols.
• Excellent technical writing for security paperwork, diagrams, and SOPs.
• Strong communication for stakeholder outreach and user-facing support.

Responsibilities

• Security & Compliance (ISSO Support): Ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of per security policies. Maintain A&A records, conduct periodic reviews, report incidents, coordinate changes, and ensure audit records are collected.
• Accreditation & Technical Leadership: Act as the technical lead for Esri product accreditation procedures and RMF/RPM lifecycle tasks.
• ArcGIS Enterprise Administration: Administer, maintain, and tune multi-tier cloud and virtualized environments (Development, Test, Production, Backup). Configure Insights, Dashboards, Story Maps, Portal, Image Server, GeoAnalytics, and GeoEvent.
• Cloud & Infrastructure Management: Administer cloud infrastructure, VM administration, and migrate legacy systems to cloud; coordinate with Cloud Broker for cost estimates and use ArcGIS Monitor.
• Software Deployment & PKI Integration: Manage ASCENT deployments, ArcGIS Online accounts, and integrate Esri PKI with DIA PKI including .NET changes.
• User Support & Outreach: Provide help desk support for ArcGIS tools, create training docs, SOPs, and engage with the DoDIIS community.

Skills

ArcGIS Enterprise

RMF/RPM

ISSO support

DoD/IC security compliance

PKI integration

Scripting/.NET

Cloud/VM administration

Education

CompTIA Security+ Certification

Tools

ArcGIS Server

GeoEvent Server

GeoAnalytics Server

Image Server

ArcGIS Online

ASCENT

Job description

Contract: Defense Intelligence Agency
Work Location: Monday-Friday, Onsite in Rosslyn, Virginia
Reporting Hours: Eastern Business Hours
Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with lifestyle polygraph (or eligibility to meet DIA security requirements)
Travel: Not required
Geocgi is seeking an experienced GIS Enterprise System Administrator to provide expert-level technical, administrative, and security support for the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Enterprise Support for CIO contract. In this role, you will manage, secure, and optimize complex ArcGIS Enterprise architectures across multiple classification domains, ensuring strict compliance with defense and intelligence community security standards.
This position is an onsite opportunity, Monday through Friday DIA facilities in Rosslyn, Virginia, USA.

Key Responsibilities

• Security & Compliance (ISSO Support): Ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of per security policies. Maintain Assessment and Authorization (A&A) records, conduct periodic compliance reviews, report security incidents, coordinate hardware/software/firmware modifications, and ensure audit records are collected and reviewed.
• Accreditation & Technical Leadership: Act as the technical lead for Esri product accreditation procedures. Support the Risk Management Framework (RMF) / Risk Management Process (RPM) lifecycle by identifying configurations, implementing and assessing security controls, performing acceptance, integration, security, and user testing, and managing technical paperwork.
• ArcGIS Enterprise Administration: Administer, maintain, and tune multi-tier cloud and virtualized enterprise environments (Development, Test, Production, and Backup Production). Configure advanced capabilities including Insights, Dashboards, Story Maps, Portal Web Applications, Image Server, GeoAnalytics Server, and GeoEvent Server.
• Cloud & Infrastructure Management: Administer cloud infrastructure. Handle VM administration, migrate legacy enterprise systems to cloud environments, coordinate with Cloud Broker teams for cost estimates, and leverage ArcGIS Monitor for usage analytics.
• Software Deployment & PKI Integration: Manage software distribution via ASCENT, maintain ArcGIS Online organizational accounts, and ensure seamless integration of the Esri PKI Model with DIA Public Key Infrastructure (including updating internal .NET source code as needed).
• User Support & Community Outreach: Deliver help desk support for ArcGIS Enterprise, Portal, ArcGIS Pro, and desktop tools. Create training documentation, SOPs, and wiki guides. Conduct outreach, briefings, and demonstrations for the DoDIIS community, and represent the agency at industry events.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries, commensurate with experience and leading Federal Contractors in the geospatial industry.
• Opportunities for upward mobility in a dynamic fast paced environment within a small company.
• Merit-based spot and end of year bonuses.
• Safe Harbor 401(k) plan with immediate vesting.
• Flexible work hours and PTO.
• Enjoy 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for individual employees. Coverage extensions for spouses and child dependents are available for purchase through the company plan.
• Company paid training, certifications, and professional growth and development.

Requirements of the GIS Enterprise System Administrator

• U.S. Citizen with active DoD Top Secret Clearance
• Onsite Monday through Friday in Rosslyn, Virginia.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience in enterprise‑level GIS administration, systems engineering, or information system security within the Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC).
• Deep expertise in Esri ArcGIS Enterprise architecture, deployment, tuning, and troubleshooting across multi-tier environments.
• CompTIA Security + Certification.
• Hands‑on administration experience with advanced ArcGIS server roles (GeoEvent Server, GeoAnalytics Server, Image Server).
• Strong background in DoD/IC security compliance, RMF/RPM authorization packages, and ISSO support functions.
• Familiarity with classified cloud and virtualized environments.
• Basic proficiency in script maintenance, customization, or .NET source code troubleshooting to support PKI integration.
• Demonstrated ability to act as a technical lead for software accreditation and testing protocols.
• Excellent technical writing skills for completing security paperwork, system diagrams, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder outreach, conducting briefings, and providing user-facing help desk support.

The annual base salary range for this position is anticipated to be $120,000-$165,000 USD. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Geocgi provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.