GIS Enterprise Administrator

Job Family:
Data Science Consulting

Travel Required:
Up to 10%

Clearance Required:
Active Top Secret (TS)

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is seeking a GIS Enterprise Administrator to join our AI and Data Defense and Security team. The individual will manage, design, and implement enterprise GIS systems in support of organizational and mission goals, and support decision-making for large-scale programs within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Install, configure, and maintain ArcGIS Enterprise and related GIS platforms.
• Ensure compliance with Guidehouse's security and accessibility standards.
• Apply patches, monitor system health, and troubleshoot issues.
• Implement disaster recovery and backup strategies.
• Manage enterprise geospatial databases and ensure data integrity.
• Integrate GIS with other enterprise systems (e.g., permitting, asset management).
• Support development of web-based GIS applications and dashboards.
  Automate workflows using Python and SQL/PostGIS.

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET/SCI (TS/SCI)" Federal or DoD security clearance
• Bachelors degree is required
• Minimum THREE (3) years of professional experience designing, implementing, administrating and maintaining enterprise GIS systems (PROD and DEV)
• Broad system administration experience on Windows and/or Linux
• Experience with at least one RDBMS, including SQL query writing, such as SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL
• Experience with Esri software including ArcGIS Enterprise and Portal for ArcGIS and their associates APIs or interfaces
• Working knowledge of at least one scripting or programming language, such as Python, PowerShell, Javascript, or C#
• Familiarity with network concepts and topics, such as domains, directories, DNS, HTTPS, firewalls, proxies, load-balancing
• Familiarity with authentication concepts and topics, such as SAML, Web Tier, OIDC
• Familiarity with cloud-based system operations (SysOps)

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Master's degree
• One or more industry-standard IT certifications (such as Esri, CompTIA, Microsoft, Amazon)
• Experience with Esri software including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Notebook Server, ArcGIS Monitor and their associates APIs or interfaces

The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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