Systems Engineer – ArcGIS Enterprise | TS/SCI

Esri
Vienna, VA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to technically proficient professionals with enterprise IT experience working in national security and defense domains.

Best fit for

  • Professionals with a background in system administration and cloud-based operations
    — “Broad system administration experience on Windows and/or Linux”
  • Individuals who can bridge GIS and enterprise IT through integration and optimization expertise
    — “Help align technical environments with customer requirements”

Things to consider

  • This role necessitates a Top Secret/SCI clearance, which may not be obtainable for all candidates.
    — “US citizenship with Active or Current (within 2 years of active) Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility”
  • Relocation assistance is offered, but the position is based in Vienna, VA, which may affect candidates' location flexibility.
    — “Esri has a Relocation Assistance Program and can provide support with relocating to the Vienna, VA area for this position.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience with enterprise migrations and complex infrastructure problem-solving in your resume.
    — “Plan and execute enterprise migrations”
  • Demonstrate your ability to work directly with customer IT teams and deliver mission-critical solutions.
    — “Work directly with customers to deliver reliable enterprise solutions”
  • Showcase your scripting or programming language skills, particularly Python or PowerShell.
    — “Working knowledge of at least one scripting or programming language (such as Python, PowerShell, Javascript, C#)”
  • Emphasize your hands-on experience with RDBMS and SQL query writing in your application materials.
    — “Experience with at least one RDBMS, including SQL query writing”
  • Demonstrate your ability to support enterprise GIS workflows and integrations.
    — “Support enterprise GIS workflows and integrations”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • deploy and configure ArcGIS Enterprise environments
  • plan and execute enterprise migrations
  • troubleshoot complex infrastructure and platform issues
Typical background
8+ years of professional experience in a similar position supporting similar responsibilities

Skills & requirements

Required

System AdministrationScriptingNetworkingDatabase ManagementCloud OperationsGIS

Preferred

Cloud-based System OperationsIndustry-standard IT Certifications

Stack & domain

PythonPowershellJavaScriptC#SQLEsriMicrosoftAmazonComptia Security +Arcgis EnterpriseArcgis DesktopArcgis OnlinePortal For ArcgisArcgis RuntimeCloud-based System OperationsGISSTEM

About the role

Original posting from Esri

Overview

Build and Sustain Enterprise Technology Supporting Critical National Security Missions.

Join Esri`s Professional Services organization and help deploy, integrate, migrate, and optimize ArcGIS Enterprise environments supporting mission-driven customers. You`ll solve complex technical problems across enterprise infrastructure, operating systems, cloud, networking, security, databased, and ArcGIS while working directly with customers to deliver reliable enterprise solutions.

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

Responsibilities

Deploy and configure ArcGIS Enterprise environments

Plan and execute enterprise migrations

Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and platform issues

Work across cloud and enterprise IT environments

Address networking, storage, and security challenges

Support enterprise GIS workflows and integrations

Collaborate directly with customer IT organizations

Help align technical environments with customer requirements

Continue growing expertise across ArcGIS and enterprise technologies

Requirements

8+ years of professional experience in a similar position supporting similar responsibilities

Experience designing, implementing and/or administrating enterprise ArcGIS or other comparable IT systems (desktop, server and online)

Broad system administration experience on Windows and/or Linux

Working knowledge of at least one scripting or programming language (such as Python, PowerShell, Javascript, C#)

Familiarity with network concepts and topics (such as domains, directories, DNS, HTTPS, firewalls, proxies, load-balancing)

Experience with at least one RDBMS, including SQL query writing (such as SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL)

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

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

Recommended Qualifications

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

One or more industry-standard IT certifications (such as Esri, Microsoft, Amazon)

CompTIA Security + certification

Experience with Esri software including ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Online, Portal for ArcGIS and ArcGIS Runtime and their associates APIs or interfaces

Cloud-based system operations (SysOps)

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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!

Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email askcareers@esri.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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