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About this Solution Architect – ArcGIS Enterprise | TS/SCI role at Esri

Esri · Onsite · Vienna, Virginia, United States

Architect Technology that Supports Critical National Security Missions

Join Esri`s Professional Services organization and lead the design of secure, scalable enterprise geospatial solutions for Defense and Intelligence customers. You`ll work directly with mission partners to translate complex operational requirements into enterprise architectures spanning ArcGIS, cloud and on-prem infrastructure, integrations, security, and data.

You`ll serve as a trusted technical advisor, helping customers make critical architecture decisions, modernize existing environments, and develop long-term technology strategies.

Esri has a Relocation Assistance Program and can provide support with relocating to the Vienna, VA area for this position. 

What You`ll Do:

  • Architect enterprise-scale ArcGIS solutions
  • Design cloud, on-premises and secure deployment architectures
  • Translate mission requirements into technical architecture
  • Define integration strategies across Esri and non-Esri systems
  • Guide modernization and migration strategies
  • Design for security, resilience, scalability and performance
  • Advise customers on enterprise architecture strategy
  • Develop long-term technology and GIS roadmaps
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship

Requirements

  • 8+ years of professional experience in GIS platform architecture and solution design
  • Experience designing and integrating high-performance computing, cloud, and edge-native architecture
  • Knowledge implementing zero trust, cross domain services, and securing classified networks
  • Professional experience architecting, implementing, and administrating enterprise IT-GIS solutions/systems that leverage the ArcGIS Enterprise platform (desktop, server, and online)
  • Demonstrated experience in platform architecture, solution design, project envisioning, planning, developing and deployment
  • Experience with Oracle; Microsoft SQL, and/or other RDBMS and Windows, Linux, and/or other server environments
  • Programming and scripting experience with Python, JavaScript, and/or HTML5 (modern web frameworks)
  • Knowledge of integration of other enterprise systems (such as ERP, EAM, CRM, SCM)
  • Experience with current technology implementation patterns including service-oriented architectures and cloud hybrid configurations
  • Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas to customers, executives, other technical staff or non-technical staff
  • US Citizenship with Active or Current (within 2 years) Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or related STEM field

Recommended Qualifications

  • Certification for AWS Certified Solution Architect or MCSE Cloud Platform and Infrastructure or equivalent
  • CompTIA Security + certification
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or related STEM field

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Total Rewards

Esri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is
$120,640—$197,600 USD

The Company

At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life’s best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri’s Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here.

If you don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!

Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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