GIS Systems Architect
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ArdentGeospatial Engineering
Australia, Canada, Germany, India, United Kingdom, United StatesFull-TimeSenior
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Job Details
- Required Skills
- AWSAzureCI/CD
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Geospatial Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Proven experience as a Systems Architect or similar role supporting geospatial systems in government or large enterprise environments.
- Strong expertise in systems engineering, architecture design, and GIS technologies, particularly Esri products.
- Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GovCloud), hybrid cloud architectures, and data storage solutions.
- Proficient in database design, management, and configuration, including geodatabases and spatial data repositories.
- Knowledge of federal IT security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., FISMA, Section 508, DHS management directives).
- Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC), DevSecOps, and CI/CD practices for GIS applications.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and manage multiple priorities.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable, resilient, and interoperable geospatial system architectures aligned with DHS standards.
- Conduct gap analysis and identify technical and functional requirements to meet geospatial business objectives.
- Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging geospatial technologies and enterprise solutions.
- Lead systems integration and architecture design across cloud (including hybrid) and on-premises environments.
- Manage geospatial data infrastructure including geodatabases, metadata, data warehouses, and cloud-based repositories.
- Support operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance optimization of GIS applications and databases.
- Develop, maintain, and execute testing plans to validate system performance and operational effectiveness.
- Create and update architectural documentation, SOPs, technical guides, and other related artifacts.
- Ensure compliance with federal IT policies, DHS directives, security standards, and accessibility requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align technical architecture with organizational goals.
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