Senior GIS & IT Solutions Architect

Manatee County Government; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Manatee County Government in Bradenton is seeking an IT Senior GIS Specialist to manage enterprise GIS services, including ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online. You will design, automate, and optimize GIS systems, working with customers to define requirements and deliver value.

The role requires strong Python/SQL skills, leadership experience, and the ability to troubleshoot complex GIS and IT problems while collaborating with senior staff and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Advanced GIS knowledge for enterprise environments and data quality.
• Experience with Esri ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online.
• Proficiency in Python/SQL for automation and troubleshooting.
• Strong collaboration with customers to define requirements and solutions.
• Background in IT administration and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• GIS service and database administration, user/group management, roles/privileges, data connectivity, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting GIS apps/services.
• Provide technical leadership, mentor staff, and support system maintenance and upgrades.
• Troubleshoot major technical problems with urgency and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to peers, executives, and customers as needed.
• Support employee development plans and evaluate performance; train colleagues as SME.
• Lead projects, develop business cases, and maintain service level commitments.

Skills

Python

SQL

GIS scripting

Esri APIs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent with 6 years IT experience

Associate degree in IT / related field

Bachelor's degree in IT / related field

Tools

Esri ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcGIS Online

PowerBI

PowerApps

Power Automate

SharePoint

Active Directory

Windows Server

Azure

Office 365

Job description

Manatee County Government in Bradenton is seeking an IT Senior GIS Specialist to manage enterprise GIS services, including ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online. You will design, automate, and optimize GIS systems, working with customers to define requirements and deliver value.

The role requires strong Python/SQL skills, leadership experience, and the ability to troubleshoot complex GIS and IT problems while collaborating with senior staff and stakeholders.