ArcGIS Enterprise Solutions Architect

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated
Fairfax, VA, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$101,000.0 - $130,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Geographic Information Systems Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) ArcGIS (Software) ArcGIS Servers Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Databases Data Security Data Stores DevOps Identity and Access Management Python (Programming Language)
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PostgreSQL Meta-Data Management Metadata Standards Microsoft SQL Server Performance Tuning Windows PowerShell Systems Architecture Systems Integration Web Services Scripting Enterprise Software Applications Containerization Kubernetes Information Technology Deployment Automation Docker

Job description

We are seeking an experienced ArcGIS Enterprise Solutions Architect with 5-7 years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise geospatial systems. This role is responsible for architecting scalable, secure, and high-performing ArcGIS Enterprise environments, developing and guiding enterprise GIS strategies, and integrating geospatial capabilities into broader organizational IT and business workflows. This position will also participate in establishing geospatial governance frameworks, including defining Enterprise vs. AGOL hosting recommendations, metadata standards, and archiving timeframes., Design and implement ArcGIS Enterprise architectures, including Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Data Store, and Enterprise Geodatabases

  • Develop system architecture diagrams and deployment strategies for cloud and on-prem environments
  • Configure and manage ArcGIS Enterprise environments to meet performance, scalability, and security requirements
  • Integrate ArcGIS platforms with enterprise systems
  • Support deployment automation and DevOps practices for geospatial systems
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams and junior staff
  • Perform system performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
  • Ensure QA/QC and adherence to enterprise GIS standards and best practices
  • Establish and implement GIS governance frameworks, including roles, policies, and decision-making structures
  • Develop and maintain policies for data access, sharing, security, and metadata management
  • Support the alignment of GIS initiatives with organizational priorities and strategy

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 5-7 years of experience in GIS with a focus on enterprise systems
  • Strong experience with ArcGIS Enterprise (Portal, Server, Data Store, and Enterprise Geodatabases)
  • Experience with ArcGIS Online and hybrid deployments
  • Experience with cloud platforms (Azure)
  • Experience with security protocols and identity management (AD, SSO)
  • Experience with databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL)
  • Knowledge of web services (REST, APIs) and system integration
  • Strong understanding of system architecture and infrastructure design

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with scripting/automation (Python, PowerShell)
  • Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Experience supporting utilities, infrastructure, or government clients

Key Competencies

  • Systems thinking and architecture design
  • Problem-solving, troubleshooting, and issue resolution
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Ability to lead technical teams and mentor staff

Benefits & conditions

The projected range for this position is $101,000-$130,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly. Need help finding the right job?

About the company

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call ā€œDewberry at Work,ā€ that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

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