GIS Systems Architect

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Responsibilities

• ▹Design, develop and maintain scalable, resilient and interoperable geospatial system architectures aligned with DHS standards
• ▹Conduct gap analysis and identify technical and functional requirements for geospatial business objectives
• ▹Research, evaluate and recommend emerging geospatial technologies and enterprise solutions
• ▹Lead systems integration and architecture design across cloud (including hybrid) and on-premises environments
• ▹Manage geospatial data infrastructure including geodatabases, metadata, data warehouses and cloud-based repositories
• ▹Support operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and performance optimization of GIS applications and databases
• ▹Develop, maintain and execute testing plans to validate system performance and operational effectiveness
• ▹Create and update architectural documentation, SOPs, technical guides and related artifacts
• ▹Ensure compliance with federal IT policies, DHS directives, security standards and accessibility requirements
• ▹Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align technical architecture with organizational goals
• ▹Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and staff

Requirements

• ▹Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Geospatial Science or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• ▹Proven experience as a Systems Architect or similar role supporting geospatial systems in government or large enterprise environments
• ▹Strong expertise in systems engineering, architecture design and GIS technologies, particularly Esri products
• ▹Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure or GovCloud), hybrid cloud architectures and data storage solutions
• ▹Proficient in database design, management and configuration, including geodatabases and spatial data repositories
• ▹Knowledge of federal IT security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g. FISMA, Section 508, DHS management directives)
• ▹Familiarity with the software development lifecycle (SDLC), DevSecOps and CI/CD practices for GIS applications
• ▹Excellent problem-solving, analytical and communication skills
• ▹Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and manage multiple priorities
• ▹Willingness to undergo a government-issued background investigation

Nice to have

• ▹Experience supporting DHS geospatial programs or similar federal initiatives
• ▹Familiarity with DHS Geospatial Information Infrastructure (GII), GeoPlatform and HIFLD standards
• ▹Hands-on experience with AWS GovCloud or hybrid cloud GIS migrations
• ▹Knowledge of automation tools and scripting for system management and deployment
• ▹Prior experience mentoring or leading technical teams in a government contracting environment
• ▹Security clearance or eligibility for federal clearance

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Remote position
• ▹Highly competitive benefits
• ▹Professional development opportunities
• ▹A culture that embraces flexibility, innovation, collaboration and career growth

About the company

Ardent is a company committed both to solving customers' most difficult problems and to the well-being, personal goals and professional development of its employees. It serves US federal government programs.