GIS Architect :: Remote with occasional travel to NC
About The Position
The GIS Architect will design, implement, and support enterprise GIS architectures, including hybrid environments spanning on-premises data centers and cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure. The role includes administration, configuration, and monitoring of ArcGIS Enterprise components, as well as support for ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Pro. The architect will design and maintain backup and restore workflows using Esri WebGISDR and GeoJobe Tools to protect spatial data, preserve data integrity, and minimize downtime. The position also involves developing UML models and system architecture diagrams, documenting designs in architecture repositories, and contributing to architecture reviews, standards, and reference models. The successful candidate will apply infrastructure and security best practices, support system integrations and performance optimization, and manage complex technical work across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments. This is a remote contract role with occasional travel to North Carolina.
Requirements
- 5–7+ years of experience implementing and supporting Esri technologies in enterprise environments.
- Hands-on experience with ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Pro.
- Experience implementing enterprise GIS backup and restore strategies using Esri WebGISDR and GeoJobe Tools.
- Experience designing and supporting hybrid backup and restore strategies for cloud and on-premises data.
- Strong proficiency in creating UML models, system architecture diagrams, and documenting designs in architecture repositories.
- Experience with Sparx Enterprise Architect, Microsoft Visio, or other architecture modeling and diagramming tools.
- Strong understanding of GIS architecture patterns, system integration approaches, and enterprise data and service flows.
- Hands-on experience administering, configuring, and monitoring ArcGIS Enterprise components, including Portal, ArcGIS Server, and Data Store.
- Familiarity with Windows Server, IIS, and enterprise authentication systems such as Active Directory, LDAP, and Azure AD.
- Experience designing and supporting hybrid GIS architectures across on-premises data centers and cloud platforms.
- Working knowledge of Azure Virtual Machines, App Services, Azure SQL, Azure Monitor, and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
- Familiarity with VPNs, ExpressRoute, secure networking, and identity federation.
- Understanding of enterprise and cloud security practices, including LDAP, SAML, Azure AD, certificate management, and segmented network design such as firewalls and NSGs.
- Ability to manage and prioritize complex technical work across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments.
- Ability to work independently in a remote setting and contribute to team-based projects.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and support enterprise GIS solutions using ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Pro.
- Administer, configure, and monitor ArcGIS Enterprise components, including Portal, ArcGIS Server, and Data Store.
- Design and support backup and restore strategies for enterprise GIS environments using Esri WebGISDR and GeoJobe Tools.
- Develop and support hybrid backup and recovery workflows for cloud and on-premises data.
- Design and support hybrid GIS architectures spanning on-premises data centers and cloud platforms.
- Create UML models and system architecture diagrams, and document designs in architecture repositories.
- Contribute to architecture review documents, standards, and reference models.
- Apply infrastructure and security best practices and support application integration and performance optimization across GIS systems.
- Manage and prioritize technical work across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments.
- Work independently in a remote setting and contribute to team projects and goals.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
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