Enterprise GIS Administrator

Leidos•North Charleston, SC

About The Position

We are seeking a mission-focused individual with deep experience in ArcGIS Enterprise deployment and administration, particularly in federated and multi-enclave DoD environments. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in Linux (e.g., RHEL) operating systems, and be capable of deploying and maintaining Esri’s enterprise GIS stack in on-premise, cloud (e.g., AWS), and DDIL (Denied, Degraded, Intermittent, Limited) environments. This role requires expertise in ArcGIS Enterprise (10.9.1+) and familiarity with Esri apps such as ArcGIS Dashboards and Experience Builder. Experience working in secure and tactically constrained networks is essential. At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.” If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship and active DoD Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.
5+ years of hands-on experience deploying and managing ArcGIS Enterprise (10.9.1 or newer).
Bachelors and 8-12 years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience with Linux (RHEL preferred) system administration in support of GIS infrastructure including installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Experience deploying ArcGIS Enterprise solutions in virtual environments.
Deep understanding of federated server configurations and enclave-separated GIS systems.
Python scripting skills, especially with the ArcGIS API for Python.
Experience working in DDIL or disconnected tactical environments, (e.g., offline data, map caches).
Familiarity with secure DoD infrastructure and cross-domain deployment patterns.
Minimum of IAT II Certifications to meet DoD 8140 compliance: CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent) and training or vendor certifications in Windows, Linux, VMWare, Cisco (CCNP/CCNA).
GISP (Certified GIS Professional) certification.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of PostgreSQL/PostGIS, SQL Server, and other enterprise database platform integration.
Experience developing with ArcGIS Enterprise application capabilities (ArcGIS Experience Builder, ArcGIS Dashboards, and ArcGIS StoryMaps) to add mission-focused value.
Experience configuring tools for monitoring system performance and availability.
Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, including containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure-as-Code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
Familiarity with network concepts and topics, such as domains, directories, DNS, HTTPS, firewalls, proxies, load-balancing.
Familiarity with authentication concepts and topics (e.g., SAML).
Experience supporting ArcGIS Enterprise 11.3+, with emphasis on modern Esri capabilities, updated security models, and cloud/hybrid deployments.

Responsibilities

Design, deploy, and manage ArcGIS Enterprise in Linux environments across on-premises and virtual platforms.
Configure, maintain and troubleshoot federated ArcGIS Enterprise systems in DDIL environments, including support for replication, synchronization, and bandwidth-limited operations.
Develop geospatial automation tools and workflows using Python, including the ArcGIS API for Python, geoprocessing scripts, and other Python libraries as necessary.
Implement and maintain secure, multi-enclave environments and cross-domain GIS data flow.
Assist with creating interactive spatial products using ArcGIS Enterprise applications such as ArcGIS Dashboards, Experience Builder, and StoryMaps.
Collaborate with sysadmins, developers, and mission analysts to integrate GIS services with other enterprise applications and interfaces.
Author detailed technical documentation, configuration baselines, and SOPs in compliance with DoD and NIST guidelines.