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The architecture will also incorporate Staging and Production instances of a SQL Server enterprise geodatabase\nCore Responsibilities:\nDefines system architecture, networking, and storage configurations for two ArcGIS Enterprise instances (Staging and Production) consistent with best practices for environment isolation and high availability.\nReviews recommended and necessary hardware requirements for the proposed Staging and Production ArcGIS Enterprise instances, including but not limited to:\nServer sizing and configuration options for high availability\nPorts and firewalls requirements\nDiscuss required and recommended user accounts (administration, service, users, etc.)\nDefines a disaster recovery strategy for both ArcGIS Enterprise instances.\nPerforms an installation and initial configuration of two instances of ArcGIS Enterprise 11.3 or higher on Commonwealth servers consistent with the defined architecture.\nCreates and maintains detailed logical ArcGIS Enterprise design diagrams listing servers, ports, databases, and other necessary architectural elements to support the new ArcGIS implementations.\nDesigns and manages geospatial data infrastructure to ensure data integrity and interoperability.\nAutomates deployment and maintenance of GIS environments using scripting tools such as Python (ArcPy) and Powershell\nProvides technical leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to GIS analysts interested in learning more about ArcGIS Enterprise administration and monitoring.\nDevelop and optimize geospatial databases, services, and applications.\nRequired Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.\n8+ years of experience in GIS architecture and deployment, preferably in Microsoft / Azure environments.\nProven experience designing and deploying ArcGIS Enterprise in multi-environment configurations.\nProficiency in DNS, port assignment, and firewall policy management related to ArcGIS Server and ArcGIS Enterprise.\nProficiency using Python (ArcPy, Pandas) and SQL for ArcGIS management and automation.\nDemonstrated experience with geodatabase design and spatial analysis.\nFamiliarity with GIS web services (REST, SOAP) and APIs.\nStrong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.\nAbility to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nESRI-certified Enterprise System Design Professional (ESDP2201).\nFamiliarity using System Designer, ArcGIS Monitor, System Log Parser, and eGDB Health to monitor ArcGIS Enterprise deployments.\nExperience with DevOps practices for GIS application deployment.\nJob Types: Full-time, Contract\nPay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour\nSchedule:\n8 hour shift\nExperience:\nPython (ArcPy, Pandas) and SQL: 5 years (Required)\nGIS architecture and deployment: 8 years (Required)\nWork Location: Remote","company":"Kaizen Dynamics","rawCompany":"kaizen dynamics","city":"Remote","state":"OR","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-06T12:35:59.121Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1299.02","title":"Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians","slug":"geographic-information-systems-technologists-and-technicians"},{"code":"15-1243.00","title":"Database Architects","slug":"database-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"GIS Developer","description":"The Senior GIS Architect will lead the initial design and implementation of ArcGIS Enterprise at the Virginia Department of Elections (ELECT). This role requires expertise in ESRI’s ArcGIS Enterprise platform and its integration with enterprise software, infrastructure, and networks.\nThe architect will be responsible for designing, implementing, configuring, and documenting a new multi-environment enterprise GIS architecture. This architecture will consist of one Staging instance and one Production instance, each of which will include Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Web Adapter, and ArcGIS Object Store. The architecture will also incorporate Staging and Production instances of a SQL Server enterprise geodatabase\nCore Responsibilities:\nDefines system architecture, networking, and storage configurations for two ArcGIS Enterprise instances (Staging and Production) consistent with best practices for environment isolation and high availability.\nReviews recommended and necessary hardware requirements for the proposed Staging and Production ArcGIS Enterprise instances, including but not limited to:\nServer sizing and configuration options for high availability\nPorts and firewalls requirements\nDiscuss required and recommended user accounts (administration, service, users, etc.)\nDefines a disaster recovery strategy for both ArcGIS Enterprise instances.\nPerforms an installation and initial configuration of two instances of ArcGIS Enterprise 11.3 or higher on Commonwealth servers consistent with the defined architecture.\nCreates and maintains detailed logical ArcGIS Enterprise design diagrams listing servers, ports, databases, and other necessary architectural elements to support the new ArcGIS implementations.\nDesigns and manages geospatial data infrastructure to ensure data integrity and interoperability.\nAutomates deployment and maintenance of GIS environments using scripting tools such as Python (ArcPy) and Powershell\nProvides technical leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to GIS analysts interested in learning more about ArcGIS Enterprise administration and monitoring.\nDevelop and optimize geospatial databases, services, and applications.\nRequired Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.\n8+ years of experience in GIS architecture and deployment, preferably in Microsoft / Azure environments.\nProven experience designing and deploying ArcGIS Enterprise in multi-environment configurations.\nProficiency in DNS, port assignment, and firewall policy management related to ArcGIS Server and ArcGIS Enterprise.\nProficiency using Python (ArcPy, Pandas) and SQL for ArcGIS management and automation.\nDemonstrated experience with geodatabase design and spatial analysis.\nFamiliarity with GIS web services (REST, SOAP) and APIs.\nStrong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.\nAbility to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nESRI-certified Enterprise System Design Professional (ESDP2201).\nFamiliarity using System Designer, ArcGIS Monitor, System Log Parser, and eGDB Health to monitor ArcGIS Enterprise deployments.\nExperience with DevOps practices for GIS application deployment.\nJob Types: Full-time, Contract\nPay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour\nSchedule:\n8 hour shift\nExperience:\nPython (ArcPy, Pandas) and SQL: 5 years (Required)\nGIS architecture and deployment: 8 years (Required)\nWork Location: Remote","datePosted":"2026-08-06T12:35:59.121Z","dateModified":"2026-08-06T12:35:59.121Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Kaizen Dynamics","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Remote","addressRegion":"OR","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"db6ebb6c5e2ec8038bd6c718"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/db6ebb6c5e2ec8038bd6c718"}}