Systems Engineer (Onsite)

Geospatial Consulting Group International (geocgi)
St. Louis, MO
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for candidates with active Top Secret clearance and experience in enterprise ArcGIS systems who can work onsite in St. Louis, MO.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with active Top Secret clearance and experience in secure federal environments
    — “Active Top Secret with CI Poly”
  • Individuals with a blend of system administration and geospatial platform expertise
    — “blend of system administration, GIS platform experience, and infrastructure knowledge”
  • Professionals who can design and maintain large-scale geospatial IT systems
    — “designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable systems that support GIS applications”

Things to consider

  • Onsite presence is required for the majority of the work week
    — “Reporting Hours: Onsite, Monday through Friday”
  • Must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for Top Secret clearance
    — “U.S. Citizen”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with both Windows and Linux system administration in your resume
    — “Strong experience with Windows and/or Linux system administration”
  • Showcase automation script development in Python or PowerShell on your profile
    — “Develop and maintain automation scripts (Python, PowerShell, or similar)”
  • Emphasize past work with federal or defense programs to align with the role's domain
    — “Experience supporting federal or defense programs”
  • Demonstrate strong communication skills in your interview responses
    — “Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • design and implement enterprise systems
  • support system integration
  • document configurations
Typical background
Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field5+ years of experience in systems engineering or similar roles

Skills & requirements

Required

System AdministrationGIS Platform ExperienceInfrastructure KnowledgeAutomation ScriptsDatabase ManagementTroubleshootingCollaboration

Preferred

Geospatial DataSecure EnvironmentsHigh-availability

Stack & domain

ArcgisWindowsLinuxPythonPowershellSQLNetworking ConceptsRelational Database SystemsAnalyticalTroubleshootingCommunicationGeospatialIT SystemsGIS

About the role

Original posting from Geospatial Consulting Group International (geocgi) via Greenhouse

Reporting Hours: Onsite, Monday through Friday

Work Location: 710 N Tucker Blvd, Suite 600, St. Louis, MO 63101

Clearance: Active Top Secret with CI Poly

Travel: Occasional onsite support at partner locations

Geocgi is seeking a Systems Engineer to support enterprise geospatial and IT systems in secure, mission driven environments for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and key partners, including Esri. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable systems that support GIS applications and broader enterprise infrastructure. The ideal candidate brings a blend of system administration, GIS platform experience, and infrastructure knowledge, with the ability to support both technical operations and system improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and maintain enterprise ArcGIS and IT systems (desktop, server, and online environments).

Administer and support systems across Windows and/or Linux environments.

Monitor system performance and ensure reliability, scalability, and availability.

Support system integration across networked environments and enterprise platforms.

Develop and maintain automation scripts (Python, PowerShell, or similar).

Manage and support databases, including SQL query development and optimization.

Troubleshoot system issues and support incident resolution.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver technical solutions and improvements.

Document system configurations, processes, and best practices.

As an employee of geocgi, the Systems Engineer will have access to a generous benefits package, in addition to a corporate culture and community of GIS geeks. Our benefits include but are not limited to:

Competitive salaries, commensurate with experience and leading Federal Contractors in the geospatial industry.

Opportunities for upward mobility in a dynamic fast paced environment within a small company.

Merit-based spot and end of year bonuses.

Safe Harbor 401(k) plan with immediate vesting.

Flexible work hours and PTO.

Enjoy 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for individual employees. Coverage extensions for partners, spouses, and child dependents and a buy-up medical plan are available for purchase through the company plan.

Company paid training, certifications, and professional growth and development.

The following are requirements of the Systems Engineer:

U.S. Citizen

Active Top Secret Clearance

Active CI Poly

Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience in systems engineering, system administration, or similar roles.

Experience designing, implementing, and administering enterprise ArcGIS or comparable IT systems.

Strong experience with Windows and/or Linux system administration.

Working knowledge of at least one scripting/programming language (Python, PowerShell, JavaScript, C#).

Familiarity with networking concepts (DNS, domains, HTTPS, firewalls, proxies, load balancing).

Experience with at least one relational database system (SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL).

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

The following are preferred of the Systems Engineer:

Experience with geospatial data and spatial databases.

Familiarity with spatial data types, coordinate systems, and spatial indexing.

Experience supporting federal or defense programs.

Familiarity with secure or classified environments.

Experience supporting high-availability or large-scale data systems.

The annual base salary for this position is anticipated to be $100,000 $150,000 USD. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Geocgi considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Geocgi provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

Source: Geospatial Consulting Group International (geocgi) careers (Greenhouse)

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