ArcGIS Solution Architect / GIS Specialist-W2

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2

Skills

Enterprise Portal
Database
Disaster Recovery
Documentation
Energy
Enterprise Architecture
Cloud Computing
Clustering
Collaboration
Communication
Computer Networking
Amazon Web Services
Management
Microsoft Azure
Migration
Operational Excellence
Geographic Information System
High Availability
IT Management
Load Balancing
ArcGIS
ArcGIS Server
Business Continuity Planning
System Administration
Esri
Failover
Python
Regulatory Compliance
Scalability
Scripting
System Integration

Job Details

Job Title: ArcGIS Solution Architect / GIS Specialist
Location: Remote
Experience: 20+ Years in GIS | 8+ Years in ArcGIS Enterprise Architecture
Industry: Energy & Utilities

Job Overview:

We are looking for a seasoned GIS Architect / ArcGIS Solution Specialist to lead the upgrade and migration of our ArcGIS Enterprise environment from version 10.8.x to 11.x. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in Esri s enterprise stack, a strong foundation in HA architecture, and proven experience in supporting utility industry GIS operations.

This is a mission-critical role where you will be responsible for designing, planning, and implementing a highly available and redundant GIS architecture to support operational excellence, disaster recovery, and business continuity.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the planning, design, and execution of ArcGIS Enterprise upgrade/migration projects (10.8.x to 11.x).
  • Architect high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions to ensure minimal downtime and robust failover capabilities.
  • Evaluate existing GIS architecture and recommend optimizations for scalability and performance.
  • Oversee integration of ArcGIS with third-party systems and internal enterprise applications.
  • Collaborate with infrastructure, networking, and database teams to ensure smooth system integration.
  • Provide technical leadership, guidance, and documentation for system deployments and upgrades.
  • Support business continuity planning by implementing redundant architecture across key environments.
  • Ensure system compliance with organizational IT policies and utility industry standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • 20+ years of experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
  • Minimum of 8 years of ArcGIS Enterprise architecture and deployment experience.
  • Proven hands-on experience upgrading ArcGIS from version 10.x to 11.x.
  • Deep expertise in Esri tools: ArcGIS Enterprise, Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Server, Data Store, ArcGIS Pro.
  • Strong understanding of HA architecture, clustering, load balancing, and failover strategies.
  • Solid experience with Python scripting for automation and system administration.
  • Familiarity with cloud or hybrid deployment environments (Azure, AWS, or on-prem).
  • Experience in the Utilities industry (Electric, Gas, Water) is highly preferred.
  • Strong documentation and stakeholder communication skills.
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