GIS Architect

Job ID Number

R4821

Employment Type

Full time

Worksite Flexibility

Remote

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced GIS Architect to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in leading the migration of ArcGIS Enterprise infrastructure from on-premise environments to an Azure cloud platform. The ideal candidate will be adept in designing and implementing cloud-native architectures for GIS solutions, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and optimized for high performance.

Job Description

We are looking for a GIS Architect to lead the migration of ArcGIS Enterprise infrastructure from on-premise environments to an Azure cloud platform. This position will be full-time and remote.

What You'll Do

Collaborate with stakeholders to assess current GIS infrastructure, identify cloud opportunities, and recommend best-fit cloud solutions.

Design and implement cloud-native architecture for GIS solutions, focusing on scalability, security, and performance optimization.

Lead the migration of ArcGIS Enterprise infrastructure from on-premise environments to an Azure cloud platform.

Security hardening to include ensuring that the environment is designed and configured to use a least-privileges security architecture with appropriate security policy, secret / key rotation, and auditability.

Develop and execute comprehensive cloud migration strategies, encompassing assessment, planning, migration, and post-migration support.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business goals and integration with existing systems.

Implement cloud cost management strategies and continuously optimize cloud resource utilization.

Ensure compliance with cloud security standards and enterprise policies throughout the design and migration process.

Contribute to design and development of DevOps automation scripts to streamline deployment, scaling, and maintenance of GIS services.

Provide technical leadership and training to GIS teams on cloud-based GIS tools, workflows, and best practices.

Participate in discovery of functional and non-functional requirements from key stakeholders.

Lead impact analysis, task / component breakdown, and estimation of large development efforts and technical upgrades.

Provide hands-on guidance and technical oversight to application development teams regarding effective solution design, development practices, DevSecOps, and framework use.

Execute Proofs of Concept (POCs) / Proofs of Technology (POTs).

Responsible for design and development work at a senior level.

Work directly with clients and lead development teams through the SDLC.

What You'll Need

Required :

BS / MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related subject; or equivalent real-world experience.

5 years of experience in solutions and enterprise architecture, with a strong focus on cloud migration and GIS-based or integrated solutions.

Demonstrated Solution Architecture experience.

Proven experience with cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS.

Strong understanding of ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise infrastructure and Products.

Experience with ArcGIS Online (AGOL) and converting AGOL based applications to ArcGIS Enterprise, including the necessary considerations for functionality, performance, and system integration.

Experience with Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and middleware integrations (SOAP & REST / JSON services, MQ, DataPower, IBM ACE, etc.).

Ability to explain complex solutions / issues to a variety of technical and business stakeholders.

Strong experience with relational databases; Oracle or PostgreSQL preferred.

Strong documentation skills including the ability to create design specifications.

Proven hands-on Software Design and Development experience.

Experience with aspects of Web Application Security - authentication & authorization, user management, security scanning tools, vulnerability remediation, etc.

Proficiency in solutions development using JavaScript front-end frameworks like Angular / React / Next.js , HTML5, CSS, Python, ArcPy / Python Arcade.

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Strong communication skills to articulate complex solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Excellent written and oral communication.

Physical Demands

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards

Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.

Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor.

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Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to application.accommodations@cai.io or (888) 824 – 8111.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement

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