Engagement Type
Contract
Short Description
SeniornGIS Systems Architect
Remote Role Candidates must be in an EDT time zone.
Complete Description
The Senior GIS Architect will lead the initial design and implementation of ArcGIS Enterprise at the Virginia Department of Elections (ELECT). This role requires expertise in ESRIs ArcGIS Enterprise platform and its integration with enterprise software infrastructure and networks.
The architect will be responsible for designing implementing configuring and documenting a new multienvironment enterprise GIS architecture. This architecture will consist of one Staging instance and one Production instance each of which will include Portal for ArcGIS ArcGIS Server ArcGIS Web Adapter and ArcGIS Object Store. The architecture will also incorporate Staging and Production instances of a SQL Server enterprise geodatabase
Core Responsibilities:
- Defines system architecture networking and storage configurations for two ArcGIS Enterprise instances (Staging and Production) consistent with best practices for environment isolation and high availability.
- Reviews recommended and necessary hardware requirements for the proposed Staging and Production ArcGIS Enterprise instances including but not limited to:
- Server sizing and configuration options for high availability
- Ports and firewalls requirements
- Discuss required and recommended user accounts (administration service users etc.
- Defines a disaster recovery strategy for both ArcGIS Enterprise instances.
- Performs an installation and initial configuration of two instances of ArcGIS Enterprise 11.3 or higher on Commonwealth servers consistent with the defined architecture.
- Creates and maintains detailed logical ArcGIS Enterprise design diagrams listing servers ports databases and other necessary architectural elements to support the new ArcGIS implementations.
- Designs and manages geospatial data infrastructure to ensure data integrity and interoperability.
- Automates deployment and maintenance of GIS environments using scripting tools such as Python (ArcPy) and Powershell
- Provides technical leadership mentoring and technical guidance to GIS analysts interested in learning more about ArcGIS Enterprise administration and monitoring.
- Develop and optimize geospatial databases services and applications.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Geography GIS Computer Science Engineering or a related field.
- 8 years of experience in GIS architecture and deployment preferably in Microsoft / Azure environments.
- Proven experience designing and deploying ArcGIS Enterprise in multienvironment configurations.
- Proficiency in DNS port assignment and firewall policy management related to ArcGIS Server and ArcGIS Enterprise.
- Proficiency using Python (ArcPy Pandas) and SQL for ArcGIS management and automation.
- Demonstrated experience with geodatabase design and spatial analysis.
- Familiarity with GIS web services (REST SOAP) and APIs.
- Strong problemsolving communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fastpaced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- ESRIcertified Enterprise System Design Professional (ESDP2201.
- Familiarity using System Designer ArcGIS Monitor System Log Parser and eGDB Health to monitor ArcGIS Enterprise deployments.
- Experience with DevOps practices for GIS application deployment.
Required/Desired Skills
Skill | Required/Desired | Amount | of Experience |
Bachelors degree in Geography GIS Computer Science Engineering or a related field. | Required | 4 | Years |
8 years of experience in GIS architecture and deployment preferably in Microsoft / Azure environments. | Required | 8 | Years |
Proven experience designing and deploying ArcGIS Enterprise in multienvironment configurations. | Required | 5 | Years |
Proficiency in DNS port assignment and firewall policy management related to ArcGIS Server and ArcGIS Enterprise. | Required | 5 | Years |
Proficiency using Python (ArcPy Pandas) and SQL for ArcGIS management and automation. | Required | 5 | Years |
Demonstrated experience with geodatabase design and spatial analysis. | Required | 5 | Years |
Familiarity with GIS web services (REST SOAP) and APIs. | Required | 5 | Years |
Strong problemsolving communication and collaboration skills. | Required | 5 | Years |
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fastpaced environment. | Required | 5 | Years |
ESRIcertified Enterprise System Design Professional (ESDP2201. | Highly desired | 1 | Years |
Familiarity using System Designer ArcGIS Monitor System Log Parser and eGDB Health to monitor ArcGIS Enterprise deployments. | Highly desired | 5 | Years |
Experience with DevOps practices for GIS application deployment. | Highly desired | 5 | Years |
Questions
| Description |
Question 1 | Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment |
Question 2 | Please list candidates email address. |