Senior GIS Systems Architect (Remote)
Senior GIS Systems Architect (Remote)
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07-08-2025
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Job Title: Senior GIS Systems Architect (Remote)
Location: Richmond VA
Duration:12 Months
Job Description:
The Senior GIS Architect will lead the implementation of ArcGIS Enterprise at the client. 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 multi-environment 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. The Production instance will be configured for high availability.
Core Responsibilities:
Skills:
Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience Bachelors degree in Geography GIS Computer Science Engineering or a related field. 8 Years Experience in GIS architecture and deployment preferably in Microsoft / Azure environments. 8 Years Proven experience designing and deploying ArcGIS Enterprise in multi-environment configurations. 8 Years Proficiency in DNS port assignment and firewall policy management related to ArcGIS Server and ArcGIS Enterprise. 8 Years Proficiency using Python (ArcPy Pandas) and SQL for ArcGIS management and automation. 8 Years Demonstrated experience with geodatabase design and spatial analysis. 8 Years Familiarity with GIS web services (REST SOAP) and APIs. 8 Years Familiarity with Esris current licensing and user type structure for ArcGIS Enterprise. 8 Years Strong problem-solving communication and collaboration skills. 8 Years Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. 8 Years ESRI-certified Enterprise System Design Professional (ESDP2201). Highly desired 8 Years Familiarity using System Designer ArcGIS Monitor System Log Parser and eGDB Health to monitor ArcGIS Enterprise deployments. Highly desired 8 Years Experience with DevOps practices for GIS application deployment. Highly desired 8 Years
Location: Richmond VA
Duration:12 Months
Job Description:
The Senior GIS Architect will lead the implementation of ArcGIS Enterprise at the client. 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 multi-environment 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. The Production instance will be configured for high availability.
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 licensing & 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 Esri licensing needed in order to accomplish desired GIS workflows (branch versioning multi-user editing via Portal required user types licensing for staging versus production environments etc.)
- Defines backup and disaster recovery strategies 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 guidance to GIS analysts interested in learning more about ArcGIS Enterprise administration and monitoring.
- Develop and optimize geospatial databases services and applications.
- Discuss required and recommended user accounts (administration service users etc.)
Skills:
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
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