Practice Architect - Southern Company (Field & Supporting Technologies)

TEK Systems; United States; On-site; USD 128,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a senior Practice Architect for Enterprise GIS to lead delivery, architect GIS solutions, and guide project teams. The role focuses on upgrading Esri ArcGIS Enterprise environments, managing geodatabases, and driving cloud-based GIS services.

You will collaborate with sales and delivery staff and mentor Engagement Managers. The candidate brings extensive GIS consulting experience, strong communication skills, and a track record of enterprise GIS architecture across

Qualifications

• 15+ years in consulting and delivery for Enterprise GIS and geodatabases.
• Experience with Esri ArcGIS Enterprise environments and administration.
• Ability to upgrade, patch, and migrate ArcGIS components and manage licenses.
• Strong communication and documentation skills; enterprise consulting experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery as technical architect for GIS projects and support sales engineering.
• Upgrade and maintain Esri ArcGIS Enterprise environments and related components.
• Design and implement GIS solutions; manage data security and access.
• Coordinate with project teams, vendors, and stakeholders; provide training.
• Develop system processes, standards, and enterprise GIS documentation.

Skills

Esri ArcGIS Enterprise

Administration

Upgrade/Migrate

Esri ArcGIS Pro

SDE Database Administration

Cloud experience

Project/Program Management

GIS Automation/Development

GIS Planning/Data Reporting

Broadband/Telecom knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree (GIS/CS/Engineering preferable)

Tools

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcGIS Server

ArcGIS Monitor

ArcGIS Portal

Tableau/Power BI

FME

Python/JavaScript/Arcade

Job description

Overview

Enterprise Operations (EO) Field and Supporting Technologies (FS&T)

Practice Architect, Enterprise GIS

The EO F&ST Practice is part of the larger Infrastructure (IS) Portfolio of Services. EO Practices have teams of SME’s that support both sales and delivery of complex projects. The Practice Architect (PA) position primarily supports the delivery organization by working closely with GDM’s, EM’s and other Architects dedicated to the account. The PA is the technical lead for projects and is expected to support/train Engagement Managers and Sales staff. The primary role of the PA is to provide enterprise consulting, architecture and team oversight in their respective area(s) of expertise. The PA may be asked to work with technical and sales focused teams supporting solution design, scoping and Statement of Work creation. It can be expected that the position will spend 80% of his or her time on delivery support and 20% on sales engineering support. The purpose of the Enterprise GIS Practice Architect is to support the upgrade of enterprise GIS software, geodatabases, services, and web applications for our customers.

Responsibilities

Primary Technical Skills:

• Esri ArcGIS Enterprise
• Administration
• Implement, Upgrade, and Migrate
• Esri ArcGIS Pro
• SDE Database Administration
• Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Wireless Telecommunications Technologies
• Fiber Optic / Broadband Engineering & design
• Program and/or Project Management

Secondary Technical Skills:

• Project Coordination & Management
• Technical Design and Architecture Experience
• GIS Automation/Development (Python, JavaScript, Arcade, etc)
• GIS Planning and Data Reporting
• Broadband Program Management

Top Soft Skills:

• Enterprise Consulting Experience
• Vendor Management
• Communication Skills – Written/Verbal/Presentation
• Ability to learn and develop new skills

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 15+ years’ experience in consulting and delivery role supporting:
  • Enterprise GIS
  • Enterprise Geodatabases
  • Geospatial Data
  • GIS Analytics, Web Maps, Web Apps, and REST services
• Operationally support and maintain the Esri ArcGIS Enterprise environments including Esri Portal, ArcGIS Server, Datastore, SDE Database, Notebook Server, ArcGIS Monitor, etc.
• Support the currently deployed Esri product suite and all future releases of the Esri product lines.
• Upgrade the ArcGIS Enterprise systems to applicable or latest versions.
• Complete ArcGIS software patching for systems on a manual and automated cycle.
• Manage users, groups, and assigned licenses for authentication and authorization to GIS applications, files, folders, and Esri Enterprise Geodatabases.
• Support the organization with any needs regarding ArcGIS software requirements and troubleshoot GIS software issues to ensure full functionality.
• Ensure all data is secured and only accessible as appropriate
• Document and manage all application user guides, work processes, server configurations, enterprise architecture settings, and GIS database connections/accounts.
• Understand ArcGIS Products Life Cycle.
• Create and maintain external data source consumption by GIS programs.
• Assist in developing system processes, standards, and documentation for the enterprise GIS.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Familiarity with Windows-based computers is required.
  • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite preferred.
• Cloud Experience
  • Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in ArcGIS applications and software support, specifically:
  • ArcGIS Enterprise
  • ArcGIS Pro
  • Enterprise SDE Database Administration
  • Geospatial Analysis
  • Data Analytics
    • Tableau, Power BI, etc.
  • Data Automation
    • Safe Feature Manipulation Engine (FME)
    • ArcGIS Model Builder
    • Python, JavaScript, Arcade, etc.
    • CI/CD Tools
  • Data Migration to GIS
    • CAD, KML, Paper, Excel, etc.
    • Oracle to Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server to Oracle, PostgreSQL to Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server to PostgreSQL, PostgreSQL to Oracle, Oracle to PostgreSQL
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred) with a major emphasis in GIS, Computer Science/Engineering, Cartography, Geography.

***Posting Close Date:10/21/2026 ***

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.

• US Salary range:$128,000-$192,000 Potential bonus up to: $20,000

Compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors which may include, but are not limited to, education, experience, skills, and geographic location. As an internal Allegis Employee exploring roles within TEKsystems Global Services, hiring eligibility and maintaining existing ancillary benefits are subject to change with transfer from one role to another. Please reach out to Talent Mobility for specific questions: [e-mail].

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
• https://www.teksystems.com/en/careers/benefits