Overview
Join Esri`s Professional Services team and lead the design of mission critical geospatial solutions supporting Defense and Intelligence operations.
As a Solution Architect, you will partner directly with mission focused organizations to architect, integrate, and deliver enterprise ArcGIS solutions across complex, secure environments. You will translate operational and technical requirements into scalable system architectures that support high impact workflows, advanced analytics, and real world decision making.
You will serve as a trusted advisor, guiding customers on architecture strategy, system design, and implementation approaches while ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned to mission needs.
This role offers the opportunity to shape how geospatial platforms are architected and deployed in environments where performance, integration, and mission impact are critical.
Esri has a Relocation Assistance Program and can provide support with relocating to the Redlands, CA area for this position.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement innovative and impactful ArcGIS platform-based strategies and solutions to meet unique and complex Professional Services customer requirements
- Define business continuity for both on premise and cloud deployments following industry standards for security, governance, publication strategy and custom application architecture
- Define best practices for deploying ArcGIS platform and design systems, including integration to non-Esri platforms, to meet business needs
- Translate customer system requirements into software architecture and design specifications
- Exercising excellent judgement, advise customers on innovative, effective, and creative solutions using Esri technology and content to help them make better decisions
- Recommend relevant strategies, architectures, and solutions and work with customers to prepare Esri software implementation and migration strategies
- Work closely and actively with Professional Services customers and partners to identify, design, and certify key GIS workflows for the ArcGIS enterprise platform and non-Esri platforms
- Develop organizational level multi-year IT/GIS strategies to assist with technology change and budgetary planning
- Act as a mentor and provide guidance to colleagues with less experience and other technical staff
- Act as a lead, and empower the team by strategically leading all stages of the implementation process through mentoring, active coaching, review and aligning of budgets and portfolios, risk management and personnel management efforts
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.
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
- 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
- Experience architecting, implementing, and administering enterprise IT-GIS solutions using ArcGIS Enterprise, including desktop, server, and online platforms
- Experience in platform architecture, solution design, project envisioning, planning, development, and deployment
- Experience with Oracle, Microsoft SQL, or other relational database management systems and Windows, Linux, or other server environments
- Programming or scripting experience with Python, JavaScript, or HTML5 and modern web frameworks
- Knowledge integrating enterprise systems such as ERP, EAM, CRM, and SCM
- Experience with service-oriented architectures and cloud hybrid configurations
- Ability to communicate technical ideas clearly to customers, executives, technical staff, and non-technical staff
- US citizenship
- Active or current within two years Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems, or related STEM field
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect, MCSE Cloud Platform and Infrastructure, or equivalent certification
- CompTIA Security+ certification
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems, or related STEM field
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.
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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.
