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Jack Dawson
GIS Developer (8317)
Posted: 03/11/2025
2025-03-11
2025-04-27
Employment Type:
Contract
Job Category: Software Development/Engineering
Job Number: 8317
Job Description
Position Title:Â GIS Developer
Position Status:Â 12-month contract with extensionsÂ
Schedule:Â REMOTE (Must be in EST Time zone)
Overview: Our client is looking for a GIS Developer 4 for a REMOTE position based out of Richmond, VA.                     Â
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Responsibilities:
The Senior GIS Architect will lead the initial design and implementation of ArcGIS Enterprise. 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
Defines system architecture, networking, and storage configurations for two ArcGIS Enterprise instances (Staging and Production) consistent with best practices for environment isolation and high availability.Defines a disaster recovery strategy for both ArcGIS Enterprise instances.
Performs an installation and initial configuration of two instances of ArcGIS Enterprise 11.3 or higher on Commonwealth servers consistent with the defined architecture.
Creates and maintains detailed logical ArcGIS Enterprise design diagrams listing servers, ports, databases, and other necessary architectural elements to support the new ArcGIS implementations.
Designs and manages geospatial data infrastructure to ensure data integrity and interoperability.
Automates deployment and maintenance of GIS environments using scripting tools such as Python (ArcPy) and Powershell
Provides technical leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to GIS analysts interested in learning more about ArcGIS Enterprise administration and monitoring.
Develop and optimize geospatial databases, services, and applications.
Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
About Our Client: Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace by both policy and practice. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition. Employment and personnel practices conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination. While the Company is committed to following this principle in every facet of employment, all employees share in the responsibility to promote and foster a favorable work environment.
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Position Status:Â 12-month contract with extensionsÂ
Schedule:Â REMOTE (Must be in EST Time zone)
Overview: Our client is looking for a GIS Developer 4 for a REMOTE position based out of Richmond, VA.                     Â
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Responsibilities:
The Senior GIS Architect will lead the initial design and implementation of ArcGIS Enterprise. 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
Defines system architecture, networking, and storage configurations for two ArcGIS Enterprise instances (Staging and Production) consistent with best practices for environment isolation and high availability.
- Reviews recommended and necessary hardware requirements for the proposed Staging and Production ArcGIS Enterprise instances, including but not limited to:
- Server sizing and configuration options for high availability
- Ports and firewalls requirements
- Discuss required and recommended user accounts (administration, service, users, etc.)
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in GIS architecture and deployment, preferably in Microsoft / Azure environments.
- Proven experience designing and deploying ArcGIS Enterprise in multi-environment configurations.
- Proficiency in DNS, port assignment, and firewall policy management related to ArcGIS Server and ArcGIS Enterprise.
- Proficiency using Python (ArcPy, Pandas) and SQL for ArcGIS management and automation.
- Demonstrated experience with geodatabase design and spatial analysis.
- Familiarity with GIS web services (REST, SOAP) and APIs.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- ESRI-certified Enterprise System Design Professional (ESDP2201).
- Familiarity using System Designer, ArcGIS Monitor, System Log Parser, and eGDB Health to monitor ArcGIS Enterprise deployments.
- Experience with DevOps practices for GIS application deployment.
About Our Client: Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace by both policy and practice. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition. Employment and personnel practices conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination. While the Company is committed to following this principle in every facet of employment, all employees share in the responsibility to promote and foster a favorable work environment.
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