Senior Enterprise GIS Solutions Architect

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, GIS, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field

• Certifications such as Esri Enterprise System Design, FME Certified Professional, GISP, or ITIL

• 9+ years of experience in solution architecture
• 5+ years focused on enterprise GIS
• Deep hands on experience with ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and related components
• Strong background in SQL Server, identity management, networking, and security principles
• Experience with FME Flow/Server and advanced data integration patterns
• Proven ability to design and document hybrid cloud/on prem architectures
• Demonstrated ability to work across teams and lead architectural decisions

• Experience with Esri Roads & Highways, and enterprise GIS modernization programs
• Familiarity with Change Management Principles/IT governance processes and enterprise backup/recovery strategies
• Prior experience supporting large, distributed operational environments (transportation, utilities, public sector)

• Lead solution architecture for ArcGIS Enterprise (Portal, Server, Pro), ArcGIS Online, and associated services including feature services, map services, and geoprocessing
• Architect data integration solutions using FME Flow/Server, ETL pipelines, and APIs
• Define architecture patterns for performance, resilience, and backup/recovery and CAB governance processes
• Partner with product owners to translate use cases into scalable solution designs; guide designs through security, network, and data architecture reviews
• Create roadmaps, architecture decision records (ADRs), and solution blueprints; mentor engineering staff on architectural patterns and high quality implementation practices
• Establish non functional requirements (availability, RTO/RPO, latency, throughput) and implement performance tuning strategies for GIS services
• Drive operational excellence through observability standards (logging, metrics, tracing), runbook creation, post incident reviews, and continuous system hardening
• Provide architectural leadership for Esri Roads & Highways and other enterprise GIS programs as needed
• Lead architectural direction and oversight for Client’s GIS Upgrade Automation initiatives, including coordination with Esri on automated ArcGIS Enterprise upgrade processes, runbook development, and ensuring reliable, repeatable upgrade pipelines across DEV, TEST, and PROD environments

• Serve as the tier three architectural escalation point for GIS related incidents and service requests routed through Client’s IT Service Desk, ensuring timely diagnosis, technical guidance, and durable resolution paths
• Collaborate proactively with Service Desk technicians to troubleshoot complex GIS platform issues (ArcGIS Enterprise, SQL Server, FME Flow, identity/authentication, performance) and ensure clear, actionable resolution steps
• Provide technical direction and repeatable patterns to reduce recurring incidents and improve user experience across divisions
• Review ticket trends with IT GIS leadership to identify opportunities for platform hardening, architectural refactoring, or process improvement
• Support communication related to planned changes, outages, or service impacts in coordination with Service Desk notification processes
• Partner with departmental users to understand issues raised in Service Desk tickets and translate systemic needs into architectural improvements or actionable backlog items

Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.

Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.

Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rose International has an official agreement (), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify).