GIS Developer 4 - REMOTE Opportunity - Must be in EST Time Zone

Overview

Remote
On Site
$$50/hr on W2
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 30 day((s))

Skills

REST
SOAP
Web
DNS
ENTERPRISE
GIS
ArcGIS
roadmaps
ArcPy
STORE
Object
ADAPTER

Job Details

SeniorGIS Systems Architect
Remote Role, Candidates must be in an EDT time zone.


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.

The 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

Core Responsibilities:

  • Reviews recommended and necessary hardware requirements for the proposed Staging and Production ArcGIS Enterprise instances, including but not limited to:
    • Ports and firewalls requirements
    • Defines a disaster recovery strategy for both ArcGIS Enterprise instances.
    • Creates and maintains detailed logical ArcGIS Enterprise design diagrams listing servers, ports, databases, and other necessary architectural elements to support the new ArcGIS implementations.
    • Automates deployment and maintenance of GIS environments using scripting tools such as Python (ArcPy) and Powershell
    • Develop and optimize geospatial databases, services, and applications.

    Required Qualifications:

    • 8+ years of experience in GIS architecture and deployment, preferably in Microsoft / Azure environments.
    • Proficiency in DNS, port assignment, and firewall policy management related to ArcGIS Server and ArcGIS Enterprise.
    • Demonstrated experience with geodatabase design and spatial analysis.
    • Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
    • ESRI-certified Enterprise System Design Professional (ESDP2201).
    • Experience with DevOps practices for GIS application deployment.
    Required/Desired Skills
    Skill Required /Desired Amount Consultant number of year's Experience & Last year used
    Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Required 4
    8+ years of experience in GIS architecture and deployment, preferably in Microsoft / Azure environments. Required 8
    Proven experience designing and deploying ArcGIS Enterprise in multi-environment configurations. Required 5
    Proficiency in DNS, port assignment, and firewall policy management related to ArcGIS Server and ArcGIS Enterprise. Required 5
    Proficiency using Python (ArcPy, Pandas) and SQL for ArcGIS management and automation. Required 5
    Demonstrated experience with geodatabase design and spatial analysis. Required 5
    Familiarity with GIS web services (REST, SOAP) and APIs. Required 5
    Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. Required 5
    Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Required 5
    ESRI-certified Enterprise System Design Professional (ESDP2201). Highly desired 1
    Familiarity using System Designer, ArcGIS Monitor, System Log Parser, and eGDB Health to monitor ArcGIS Enterprise deployments. Highly desired 5
    Experience with DevOps practices for GIS application deployment. Highly desired 5
    Questions
    No. Question
    Question1 Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment?
    Question2 Please list candidate's email address.
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