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GIS Architect Remote

Software TechnologyRemoteL6 LeadJuly 19th, 2026
GIS ArchitectLocation: RemoteDuration: Long termThis is a remote position, but the candidate may be required to come onsite occasionally. The manager estimates the onsite requirement will be no more than once a quarter or less. It will likely only be during emergency situations or team building events.Key Responsibilities:Support the design, development and implementation of GIS application architecture primarily working with GIS Enterprise systems built on Esri Enterprise software.Collaborate with GIS Architecture team members to develop GISU Architecture models and documentation artifacts.Assist the GIS Architect in assessment of existing architecture models, evaluating for consistency, accuracy, and quality.Provide support to GIS-related project tasks for the design and architecture of Enterprise GIS systems.Document existing and new GIS System Architecture designs as directed by the GIS Architect.Assist in developing and enforcing quality control procedures for Enterprise GIS.Perform audits to ensure compliance with standards and best practices.Manage highly complex work efforts and competing prioritiesKnowledge, Skills, Abilities:Minimum of 5-7 years of experience administering or implementing ESRI products at the Enterprise level.(e.g. ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Desktop/ArcGIS Pro).Experience with the development and maintenance of strategies, technical standards, reference architectures, architecture patterns for enterprise application systems.Experience modelling enterprise systems architecture (e.g. UML models/diagrams).Experience and knowledge in information system architecture, system design patterns, and integrations.Experience or knowledge of cloud-based implementation patterns (e.g. Microsoft Azure)Experience or knowledge of web technology include n-tier architecture, REST, SOA.Experience using common Windows application protocols such as Active Directory, Authentication and Authorization, HTTP(S), LDAP, SSL, TLS, SSH, IPSECExperienced knowledge of principles and concepts of information system security, good practice and security analysisExperienced understanding of segmented network and firewall rules in a secured environmentExperience or knowledge of implementation automation and configuration management (e.g. Powershell, Batch scripting, Azure DevOps Pipelines).Experience or knowledge of Windows package deployment (MSI).Experience or knowledge of SSL Certificates.Knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems and services to include windows servers, IIS, SharePointExceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to work independently in a remote work environment.