Solution Architect – ArcGIS Enterprise (Defense & Intelligence)

Esri; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 121,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Esri is seeking a Solution Architect to lead ArcGIS platform design for Defense and Intelligence missions. You will architect, integrate, and deploy enterprise ArcGIS solutions across secure environments, translating requirements into scalable architectures and guiding staff through implementation.

Role emphasizes high-impact workflows, cross-domain security, and mentorship, with relocation support to the St. Louis area. Candidates need TS clearance eligibility and a CS/GIS/STEM background.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of GIS platform architecture and solution design.
• Experience designing high-performance computing, cloud, and edge-native architectures.
• Knowledge implementing zero trust, cross domain services, and securing classified networks.
• Architecting, implementing, and administering ArcGIS Enterprise platforms (desktop, server, online).
• Experience with Oracle; Microsoft SQL Server or other RDBMS; Windows/Linux servers.
• Programming with Python, JavaScript, and/or HTML5.
• Ability to communicate technical ideas to customers and executives.
• US Citizenship with Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree in CS, Mathematics, GIS or related STEM field.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement ArcGIS platform-based strategies to meet complex customer requirements.
• Define security and governance for on-premise and cloud deployments.
• Define best practices for ArcGIS deployment and integration with non-Esri platforms.
• Translate customer requirements into software architecture and design specifications.
• Lead and mentor team members through implementation and budget alignment.

Skills

GIS architecture

Solution design

Cloud & edge

Zero trust

ArcGIS Enterprise

Python

JavaScript / HTML5

Cross-domain security

Communication

Security clearance (TS)

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS / GIS / STEM

Master's degree (recommended)

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

Job description

Overview

Join Esri`s Professional Services team and lead the design of mission critical geospatial solutions supporting Defense and Intelligence operations.

As a Solution Architect, you will partner directly with mission focused organizations to architect, integrate, and deliver enterprise ArcGIS solutions across complex, secure environments. You will translate operational and technical requirements into scalable system architectures that support high impact workflows, advanced analytics, and real world decision making.

You will serve as a trusted advisor, guiding customers on architecture strategy, system design, and implementation approaches while ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned to mission needs.

This role offers the opportunity to shape how geospatial platforms are architected and deployed in environments where performance, integration, and mission impact are critical.

Esri has a Relocation Assistance Program and can provide support with relocating to the St. Louis, MO area for this position.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement innovative and impactful ArcGIS platform-based strategies and solutions to meet unique and complex Professional Services customer requirements
• Define business continuity for both on premise and cloud deployments following industry standards for security, governance, publication strategy and custom application architecture
• Define best practices for deploying ArcGIS platform and design systems, including integration to non-Esri platforms, to meet business needs
• Translate customer system requirements into software architecture and design specifications
• Exercising excellent judgement, advise customers on innovative, effective, and creative solutions using Esri technology and content to help them make better decisions
• Recommend relevant strategies, architectures, and solutions and work with customers to prepare Esri software implementation and migration strategies
• Work closely and actively with Professional Services customers and partners to identify, design, and certify key GIS workflows for the ArcGIS enterprise platform and non-Esri platforms
• Develop organizational level multi-year IT/GIS strategies to assist with technology change and budgetary planning
• Act as a mentor and provide guidance to colleagues with less experience and other technical staff
• Act as a lead, and empower the team by strategically leading all stages of the implementation process through mentoring, active coaching, review and aligning of budgets and portfolios, risk management and personnel management efforts

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional experience in GIS platform architecture and solution design
• Experience designing and integrating high-performance computing, cloud, and edge-native architecture
• Knowledge implementing zero trust, cross domain services, and securing classified networks
• Professional experience architecting, implementing, and administrating enterprise IT-GIS solutions/systems that leverage the ArcGIS Enterprise platform (desktop, server, and online)
• Demonstrated experience in platform architecture, solution design, project envisioning, planning, developing and deployment
• Experience with Oracle; Microsoft SQL, and/or other RDBMS and Windows, Linux, and/or other server environments
• Programming and scripting experience with Python, JavaScript, and/or HTML5 (modern web frameworks)
• Knowledge of integration of other enterprise systems (such as ERP, EAM, CRM, SCM)
• Experience with current technology implementation patterns including service-oriented architectures and cloud hybrid configurations
• Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas to customers, executives, other technical staff or non-technical staff
• US Citizenship with Active or Current (within 2 years) Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or related STEM field

Recommended Qualifications

• Certification for AWS Certified Solution Architect or MCSE Cloud Platform and Infrastructure or equivalent
• CompTIA Security + certification
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or related STEM field

Total Rewards

Esri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is: $120,640 USD - $197,600 USD

The Company

At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life’s best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri’s Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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