GIS Solution Architect

About The Role

As a GIS Solution Architect, you will lead the design and governance of enterprise GIS platforms across on-premise and multi-cloud environments. You will define target architecture, guide platform transformation initiatives, and ensure scalable, secure, and high-performing GIS solutions aligned to business and program objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Define and own end-to-end GIS architecture across on-premise, Azure, and AWS environments

Lead design and execution of platform upgrades and multi-cloud migration strategies

Architect spatial data integration pipelines and enterprise geodatabase frameworks

Design cloud-native GIS solutions, ensuring scalability, security, and high availability

Provide technical leadership, including review and approval of designs and mentoring delivery teams

Engage stakeholders to present architecture solutions, manage risks, and support technical decision-making

Ensure adherence to enterprise architecture standards, governance, and compliance requirements

Drive continuous improvements in platform performance, reliability, and operational efficiency

Required Qualifications

Minimum 8 years of experience with ArcGIS Enterprise in complex, multi-environment deployments

Proven expertise in architecting GIS platform upgrades and migrations across on-premise, Azure, and AWS

Strong knowledge of ArcGIS Enterprise components (Portal, Server, Data Store, Web Adaptor, Image Server, Workflow Manager)

Hands-on experience with FME for spatial data integration and ETL design

Proficiency in MS SQL and working knowledge of PostgreSQL, Azure SQL, and AWS RDS

Proficiency in Python or equivalent scripting language for automation and integration

Experience designing secure and scalable cloud architectures on Azure and AWS

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in regulated or government-grade cloud environments

Familiarity with ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Insights, or ArcGIS Notebooks

Knowledge of OGC standards and REST-based GIS services

Experience in public sector, urban planning, or land management domains

Relevant cloud certifications (AWS Solutions Architect or Azure Solutions Architect Expert)