Summary
Join Ardent as a GIS Architect and lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of advanced geospatial system infrastructures. As a remote position, you will collaborate with IT leads to ensure system compliance with government policies and alignment with enterprise strategies.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree (or higher) in Geography, Engineering, Environmental Science, Computer Science, or a related field (OR) Bachelor’s degree with two additional years of relevant experience
- 12+ years of experience designing complex architectures and applications, with at least 10 years in geospatial systems
- Experience with IT architecting, including documentation, configuration management, and version control
- Strong understanding of CI/CD processes
- Proficiency with the ESRI Enterprise platform
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Responsibilities
- Serve as the GIS technical lead, guiding the design and development of geospatial system architectures using industry best practices
- Develop system hardware specifications, design strategies, technical documentation, and implementation plans
- Support the planning, design, and deployment of enterprise GIS solutions, including data analysis, modeling, testing, and requirements development
- Collaborate with Agency IT teams to ensure solutions align with organizational policies and goals
- Ensure compliance with modern CI/CD (Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery / Continuous Deployment) processes
- Provide expertise on the ESRI Enterprise platform and other geospatial technologies
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, delivering clear documentation and presentations
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in federal government environments, particularly with NASA policies
- Strong leadership and collaboration skills
