Sr. ArcGIS Administrator

GES is seeking a Sr. ArcGIS Administrator in Fort Belvoir, VA to support the DTRA Program. As a member of our high-performing team, you will be responsible for maintaining and upgrading enterprise GIS software, services, and web applications. This role includes ensuring the optimal performance of the ArcGIS infrastructure, providing user support, and troubleshooting complex GIS issues. You will collaborate with IT professionals and GIS system users to advance GIS initiatives that help the program meet the evolving needs.

We are looking for a forward-thinking professional with these key required skills: ArcGIS Enterprise Administration, Relational Databases (Oracle and/or PostgreSQL, Scripting (Python, PowerShell), Windows Server Administration, Incident/Ticketing System (ServiceNow, Jira).

*** Selected candidate must have a current TS/SCI***

DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Every position we take is more rewarding when you knowthe whybehind it.Knowyour work makes a difference to support those who need it most. If your passion is enabling life changing service to those around,youthis is the place for you. Findyoupassion in a team environment where all members are valued regardless of contractor or employee status. Find your "Why" with us and take your place in our LeidosFamily!!
• Provide operational support and maintenance for Esri ArcGIS Enterprise environments, including Esri Portal and ArcGIS Server.
• Design and implement solutions for complex technical challenges that affect multiple areas or disciplines.
• Support the currently deployed Esri product suite as well as all future releases of Esri product lines.
• Upgrade ArcGIS Enterprise systems to the applicable or latest versions.
• Perform ArcGIS software patching for systems.
• Assistthe organization with any ArcGIS software requirements and troubleshoot GIS software issues to ensure full functionality.
• Collaborate with various programs to integrate data from other systems of record, supporting customer requirements and advancing GIS initiatives.
• Communicate with internal team members across multiple areas and client team members.
• Ensure all data is secured and accessible only asappropriate, in compliance with agency policies and privacy laws.
• Document and manage all application user guides, work processes, server configurations, enterprise architecture settings, and GIS database connections/accounts.
• Understand andapplythe ArcGIS Products Life Cycle.
• Provide technicalinsightand recommendations to helpdetermineGIS policies,objectives, and potential GIS software purchases.
• Formulate implementation options, conduct research, and convert strategies into actionable plans with defined timetables and deadlines.
• Work with the team toaccomplishdailyobjectives, making a significant impact on operational outcomes or project deliverables.
• All other duties as assigned or directed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8 - 12 years of prior relevant experience orMasterswith 6 - 10 years of prior relevant experience. Maypossessa Doctorate intechnicaldomain.Additionalyears of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• 4years'combined experience with ArcGIS administration, geospatial data, analysis, maps, services, and applications.
• 2-3+ years of Windows Server experience.
• 2-3 years of experience with web server management and implementation; troubleshooting of websites, applications, and security implementations.
• 3+years'combined experience with SQL and Python.
• Hands-on experience with installation, configuration, maintenance, and updates (including Map Releases) of Esri software such as ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Desktop, and ArcGIS Pro.
• Experience providing GIS technical support and customer service directly to users.
• Experience creating technical documentation in Confluence, or SharePoint.
• Experience resolving and documenting work on incident tickets in ServiceNow or Jira
• Solid knowledge of relational databases (Oracle and or PostgreSQL)
• Intermediate experience in automating tasks with scripting languages like Python, or PowerShell
• Hands-on experience installing/administering/troubleshooting Windows Server 2022
• Excellent communication andwrittenskills.

Desired Qualifications

• Preferably hold Esri Technical Certification in ArcGIS Desktop or Enterprise domains.
• Knowledge of REST-based web services and third-party system monitoring tools.
• Basic experience automating configuration management and provisioning (Ansible automation, CloudFormation / Terraform)