GIS System Administrator

Xcellent Technology Solutions, Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

401K with employer matching

GeoAI scholarship

Job summary

Xcellent Technology Solutions, Inc. (XTS) seeks a GIS System Administrator to support the United States Geological Survey. You will maintain Esri applications, apply GIS workflow knowledge, and provide administrative support within Windows and Esri environments.

Join our veteran-owned team in a role that emphasizes reliability, collaboration, and growth in a dynamic GIS landscape. Competitive benefits and GeoAI scholarship programs are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area and 2 years of relevant experience
• Minimum 4 years of verified relevant experience in lieu of degree
• Experience resolving issues in Windows 11/Server environments, including configuration management and version control
• Familiarity with Esri software and ArcGIS Enterprise components (ArcGIS Server, Portal, Web Adaptor, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Online)
• Experience with other GIS applications like Global Mapper or GDAL is a plus
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple assignments independently in a remote environment

Responsibilities

• Provide essential assistance and maintenance of Esri applications
• Apply understanding of GIS workflows and datasets within a GIS context
• Offer administrative support within Windows and Esri environments

Skills

Strong communication

Remote work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related area

2 years of relevant experience

Tools

Esri software

ArcGIS Enterprise components

ArcGIS Server

Portal

Web Adaptor

ArcGIS Desktop

ArcGIS Online

Global Mapper

GDAL

Windows administration

Configuration management

Version control

Job description

GIS System Administrator (United States Geological Survey)

Geographic Information Systems surround us everyday and it takes a dedicated team behind the scenes to keep those critical systems up and running for analysts to provide actionable and reliable GIS data for researchers, policymakers, and the public.

As a GIS System Administrator, you will be joining XTS’s highly capable and collaborative Digital Services team supporting the United States Geological Survey (USGS). In this role, you will be providing essential assistance and maintenance of Esri applications, apply your understanding of GIS workflows and datasets within an elaborate GIS context, and offering administrative support within the Windows and Esri environments.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To be considered for this role, the desired candidate must demonstrate:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area and 2 years of relevant experience
  • Minimum 4 years of verified relevant experience in lieu of degree
• Demonstrated experience resolving issues within Windows 11/Server environment
  • Includes experience with configuration management practices and version control standards
  • Ability to apply security updates and address vulnerabilities on client systems
• Familiarity with Esri software and ArcGIS Enterprise components
  • e.g. ArcGIS Server, Portal, Web Adaptor, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Online, etc.
  • Experience with other GIS applications like Global Mapper, GDAL, etc. is a plus
• Possesses strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple assignments independently in a remote environment

At XTS, we believe in taking care of our employees as much as we take care of our clients. As a veteran-owned company, we understand the importance of community, service, and fostering a culture where each team member can thrive. Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in the comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities we offer. We offer tailored health care plans that fit your lifestyle, along with dental and vision coverage, paid time off (PTO), and a 401K with employer matching to secure your financial future. As we push forward in the rapidly evolving field of AI, XTS is committed to providing employees with tools and opportunities to stay ahead. We are proud to offer our GeoAI scholarship to help our employees further develop their skills and expertise in this cutting-edge field. We take pride in sharing the USGS mission of advancing science and public service.

Salary Range: $56,000 - $60,000