Solution Architect – ArcGIS Enterprise (Defense & Intelligence)

NextGenEnergyJobs; Vienna, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Esri's Professional Services team seeks a seasoned GIS architect to design mission-critical geospatial solutions supporting Defense and Intelligence operations. You will lead ArcGIS platform strategies, define secure, scalable architecture for on-premise and cloud deployments, and mentor teams through complex implementations.

Requirements include 8+ years in GIS architecture, ArcGIS Enterprise expertise, and US citizenship with a Top Secret/SCI eligibility.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in GIS platform architecture and solution design.
• Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise and cloud/hybrid deployments.
• Security clearance: US Citizenship with active Top Secret/SCI eligibility.
• Knowledge of Oracle/MSSQL and Windows/Linux server environments.
• Strong ability to translate requirements into architecture and designs.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement ArcGIS-based strategies to meet client requirements.
• Define business continuity for on-premise and cloud deployments.
• Develop best practices for ArcGIS deployment with integrations.
• Translate customer requirements into software architecture specs.
• Mentor staff and lead all stages of implementation with budgets and risk management.

Skills

GIS platform architecture

ArcGIS Enterprise design

Cloud architecture

Zero trust security

Cross-domain services

RDBMS knowledge

Cross-Platform integration

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Mathematics/GIS

Master's degree in CS/Math/GIS

Tools

AWS Certified Solution Architect

MCSE Cloud Platform and Infrastructure

CompTIA Security+

Job description

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

Key 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
• 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
• 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
• 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.
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