GIS Analyst

University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

GIS Analyst

Map What Matters in Enterprise Infrastructure.

The University of Kentucky is seeking a GIS Analyst to join our Enterprise Applications and Infrastructure team within Information Technology Services, reporting through the Technology Services department in Beyond Blue effective July 1, 2026.

This role sits at the intersection of geospatial technology, data analytics, and enterprise infrastructure, supporting systems that map, monitor, and optimize the university’s network and utility environments.

You’ll play a key role in maintaining and advancing a large-scale GIS platform built on ArcGIS, helping transform complex infrastructure data into actionable insights that support planning, risk mitigation, and decision-making across the university.

• Design, develop, and maintain GIS-based systems for tracking and managing network and utility infrastructure
• Build and enhance data integration pipelines and workflows to standardize and improve data quality
• Analyze fiber, cable, and network infrastructure to support capacity planning, redundancy, and risk mitigation
• Develop reporting and visualization tools to support operational and strategic decision-making
• Collaborate with IT teams and stakeholders to ensure accurate, up-to-date system data and continuous improvement
• Provide technical support, training, and user assistance for GIS tools and internally developed applications

• Experience working with GIS platforms such as ArcGIS and geospatial data systems
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to transform complex data into meaningful insights
• Experience with data integration, workflow development, and system optimization
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, infrastructure layouts, or CAD-based data
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and system reliability
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 3+ years of related experience

Occasionally lifting/pushing/pulling objects up to 25 lbs; moving objects up to 25 lbs; regular sitting/standing at a computer workstation with repetitive motions such as typing; use of mouse, keyboard, and phone for portions of the day; ability to travel to various locations on and off-campus for field work and meetings.

• Meaningful impact: help map and optimize infrastructure critical to university operations
• Growth opportunities: expand your expertise in GIS, data systems, and enterprise infrastructure
• Flexible work options: hybrid eligible with approval
• Variety of work: engage in projects spanning geospatial analysis, infrastructure planning, and system development
• Collaborative environment: work alongside IT professionals, engineers, and analysts
• Comprehensive benefits: competitive salary, retirement, healthcare, and professional development

Lexington, KY

University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.