Solution Architect – ArcGIS Enterprise | TS/SCI

Esri
Redlands, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for candidates with deep ArcGIS Enterprise and cloud infrastructure expertise who can translate mission requirements into secure, scalable technical architectures. The role is based in Redlands, CA, and requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance, emphasizing national security domain and US-based work arrangements.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 8+ years of ArcGIS Enterprise and secure infrastructure experience in defense and intelligence domains
    — “8+ years of professional experience in GIS platform architecture and solution design”
  • Individuals who can lead technical architecture decisions and modernization strategies for national security missions
    — “lead the design of secure, scalable enterprise geospatial solutions for Defense and Intelligence customers”
  • Professionals with strong integration skills across enterprise systems and cloud platforms
    — “Experience designing and integrating high-performance computing, cloud, and edge-native architecture”

Things to consider

  • US citizenship with an active Top Secret/SCI clearance is mandatory, limiting eligibility to certain candidates
    — “US Citizenship with Active or Current (within 2 years) Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility”
  • The role is likely based in Redlands, CA, with limited remote flexibility despite relocation assistance being available
    — “Esri has a Relocation Assistance Program and can provide support with relocating to the Redlands, CA area for this position”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in translating operational requirements into enterprise geospatial architectures
    — “translate complex operational requirements into enterprise architectures spanning ArcGIS, cloud and on-prem infrastructure”
  • Emphasize technical leadership and mentorship roles in past projects
    — “Provide technical leadership and mentorship”
  • Showcase integration strategies with non-Esri systems like ERP or CRM
    — “Knowledge of integration of other enterprise systems (such as ERP, EAM, CRM, SCM)”
  • Demonstrate experience in designing for zero trust and classified network environments
    — “Knowledge implementing zero trust, cross domain services, and securing classified networks”
  • Include examples of developing long-term GIS and technology roadmaps
    — “Develop long-term technology and GIS roadmaps”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • architect enterprise-scale ArcGIS solutions
  • design cloud, on-premises and secure deployment architectures
  • translate mission requirements into technical architecture
  • define integration strategies across Esri and non-Esri systems
  • guide modernization and migration strategies
Typical background
8+ years of professional experience in GIS platform architecture and solution design

Skills & requirements

Required

GIS Platform Architecture And Solution DesignDesigning And Integrating High-performance Computing, Cloud, And Edge-native ArchitectureKnowledge Implementing Zero Trust, Cross Domain Services, And Securing Classified NetworksProfessional Experience Architecting, Implementing, And Administrating Enterprise It-gis Solutions/systemsProgramming And Scripting Experience With Python, Javascript, And/or Html5Knowledge Of Integration Of Other Enterprise Systems

Preferred

Certification For AWS Certified Solution Architect Or MCSE Cloud Platform And InfrastructureComptia Security + CertificationMaster's Degree In Computer Science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (gis) Or Related STEM Field

Stack & domain

PythonJavaScriptHtml5AWS Certified Solution ArchitectMCSE Cloud Platform And InfrastructureComptia Security +GIS

About the role

Original posting from Esri

Architect Technology that Supports Critical National Security Missions

Join Esri`s Professional Services organization and lead the design of secure, scalable enterprise geospatial solutions for Defense and Intelligence customers. You`ll work directly with mission partners to translate complex operational requirements into enterprise architectures spanning ArcGIS, cloud and on-prem infrastructure, integrations, security, and data.

You`ll serve as a trusted technical advisor, helping customers make critical architecture decisions, modernize existing environments, and develop long-term technology strategies.

Esri has a Relocation Assistance Program and can provide support with relocating to the Redlands, CA area for this position. 

What You`ll Do:

Architect enterprise-scale ArcGIS solutions

Design cloud, on-premises and secure deployment architectures

Translate mission requirements into technical architecture

Define integration strategies across Esri and non-Esri systems

Guide modernization and migration strategies

Design for security, resilience, scalability and performance

Advise customers on enterprise architecture strategy

Develop long-term technology and GIS roadmaps

Provide technical leadership and mentorship

Requirements

8+ years of professional experience in GIS platform architecture and solution design

Experience designing and integrating high-performance computing, cloud, and edge-native architecture

Knowledge implementing zero trust, cross domain services, and securing classified networks

Professional experience architecting, implementing, and administrating enterprise IT-GIS solutions/systems that leverage the ArcGIS Enterprise platform (desktop, server, and online)

Demonstrated experience in platform architecture, solution design, project envisioning, planning, developing and deployment

Experience with Oracle; Microsoft SQL, and/or other RDBMS and Windows, Linux, and/or other server environments

Programming and scripting experience with Python, JavaScript, and/or HTML5 (modern web frameworks)

Knowledge of integration of other enterprise systems (such as ERP, EAM, CRM, SCM)

Experience with current technology implementation patterns including service-oriented architectures and cloud hybrid configurations

Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas to customers, executives, other technical staff or non-technical staff

US Citizenship with Active or Current (within 2 years) Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or related STEM field

Recommended Qualifications

Certification for AWS Certified Solution Architect or MCSE Cloud Platform and Infrastructure or equivalent

CompTIA Security + certification

Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or related STEM field

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Total Rewards

Esri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is$120,640—$197,600 USDThe Company

At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life’s best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri’s Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here.

If you don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!

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