Overview
Build and Optimize Enterprise Technology Supporting Critical National Security Missions.
Join Esri`s Professional Services team and lead the deployment, optimization, and modernization of mission critical ArcGIS Enterprise environments supporting Defense and Intelligence customers.
You`ll solve complex technical challenges spanning enterprise infrastructure, cloud, networking, security, databases, automation, high availability, and ArcGIS. As a senior technical resource, you`ll guide customers through architecture and deployment decisions, troubleshoot complex production environments, influence technical strategy, and mentor other engineers.
Esri has a Relocation Assistance Program and can provide support with relocating to the Vienna, VA area for this position.
Responsibilities
- Deploy and optimize enterprise ArcGIS environments
- Lead complex migrations and modernization efforts
- Troubleshoot infrastructure, networking, performance, and security issues
- Work across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid architectures
- Design for high availability, resilience and performance
- Integrate ArcGIS with enterprise technology environments
- Automate system administration and deployment activities
- Advise customers on technical and architecture decisions
- Establish technical patterns and best practices
- Mentor other engineers
Requirements
- 12+ years of professional experience in a similar position supporting similar responsibilities
- Experience designing, implementing and/or administrating enterprise ArcGIS or other comparable IT systems (desktop, server and online)
- Broad system administration experience on Windows and/or Linux
- Working knowledge of at least one scripting or programming language (such as Python, PowerShell, Javascript, C#)
- Familiarity with network concepts and topics (such as domains, directories, DNS, HTTPS, firewalls, proxies, load-balancing)
- Experience with at least one RDBMS, including SQL query writing (such as SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL)
- US citizenship with Active or Current (within 2 years of active) Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or STEM related field
Recommended Qualifications
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or STEM related field
- One or more industry-standard IT certifications (such as Esri, Microsoft, Amazon)
- CompTIA Security + certification
- Experience with Esri software including ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Online, Portal for ArcGIS and ArcGIS Runtime and their associates APIs or interfaces
- Cloud-based system operations (SysOps)
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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.
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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Skills Required
- 12+ years of professional experience in a similar position supporting comparable responsibilities
- Experience designing, implementing, and/or administering enterprise ArcGIS or comparable IT systems
- Broad system administration experience with Windows and/or Linux
- Working knowledge of at least one scripting or programming language, such as Python, PowerShell, JavaScript, or C#
- Familiarity with networking concepts including domains, directories, DNS, HTTPS, firewalls, proxies, and load balancing
- Experience with at least one relational database management system and SQL query writing, such as SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL
- U.S. citizenship
- Active or current Top Secret security clearance, current within two years of active, with SCI eligibility
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems, or a related STEM field
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems, or a related STEM field
- One or more industry-standard IT certifications, such as Esri, Microsoft, or Amazon certifications
- CompTIA Security+ certification
- Experience with Esri software including ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Online, Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Runtime, and associated APIs or interfaces
- Cloud-based system operations or SysOps experience
Esri Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests health coverage is a standout, with full company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums frequently cited as uncommon and valuable. Comprehensive options, including mental health support and FSAs, reinforce confidence in core healthcare benefits.
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Affordable Benefits — Feedback suggests employer-paid premiums lower out-of-pocket costs, which many view as a meaningful offset to lower cash pay in some roles. This affordability underpins satisfaction with total compensation even when salaries are seen as moderate relative to tech hubs.
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests 401(k) matching and profit sharing are valued components that strengthen long-term financial security. These programs contribute to a perception of stability and a well-rounded total rewards package.
Esri Insights
What We Do
As a leading location intelligence platform provider (Forrester Wave 2020), Esri empowers leaders with innovative tools to help create sustainable prosperity. Esri's customers drive digital transformation by embracing the power of location. We pioneer problem solving with GIS to help you see what others can’t. We build ArcGIS, the world’s most powerful mapping & spatial analytics software. ArcGIS software and apps combine mapping and data analytics to deliver location intelligence and meet digital transformation needs for organizations of all sizes.
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