GIS IT Security

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

ArcGIS
PostGIS
Network Security
Information Technology
IT Security
QGIS

Job Details

Job Title

GIS IT Security Specialist
(Also known as: Geospatial Security Analyst, GIS Cybersecurity Engineer)

Job Summary

The GIS IT Security Specialist is responsible for securing Geographic Information Systems (GIS), geospatial data, and supporting infrastructure against cyber threats. This role combines cybersecurity best practices with GIS platform administration to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of spatial data, applications, and services.

Key Responsibilities

GIS & System Security

  • Design, implement, and maintain security controls for GIS platforms (e.g., ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, QGIS, PostGIS).

  • Secure geospatial databases, map services, web GIS applications, and APIs.

  • Manage authentication, authorization, and role-based access control (RBAC) for GIS users.

  • Ensure secure integration between GIS systems and enterprise IT infrastructure.

Cybersecurity & Risk Management

  • Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks related to geospatial systems and data.

  • Monitor GIS systems for vulnerabilities, intrusions, and suspicious activity.

  • Conduct regular security audits, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments.

  • Develop and enforce GIS-specific security policies and procedures.

Compliance & Data Protection

  • Ensure compliance with organizational, regulatory, and legal requirements (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, CJIS, HIPAA where applicable).

  • Classify and protect sensitive or restricted geospatial data.

  • Implement encryption for data at rest and in transit.

Incident Response & Recovery

  • Respond to security incidents affecting GIS systems.

  • Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

  • Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning for GIS services.

Collaboration & Support

  • Work closely with GIS analysts, developers, IT infrastructure teams, and security operations.

  • Provide security guidance during GIS application development and deployment.

  • Train GIS users on security awareness and best practices.

Required Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor s degree in GIS, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
    (or equivalent experience)

Experience

  • 3+ years of experience in IT security, cybersecurity, or system administration

  • 1 2+ years working with GIS platforms or geospatial data environments

Technical Skills

  • GIS platforms: ArcGIS Enterprise/Online, QGIS, or similar

  • Cybersecurity tools: SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners

  • Identity & access management (IAM)

  • Network security, firewalls, VPNs

  • Databases: SQL Server, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, Oracle

  • Operating systems: Windows Server, Linux

  • Scripting: Python, PowerShell, or Bash (preferred)

Preferred Certifications

  • GIS: Esri Technical Certification

  • Security: CISSP, CISM, Security+, CEH

  • Cloud (if applicable): AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Security certifications

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