Geospatial IT Systems Administrator

Pro Sidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry leading practices. Pro Sidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Talent Management.

We help forward thinking clients solve problems and improve operations. Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants; our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals nationally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes.

Provide expert level support and oversight for IT systems including desktop, NAS device, and network administration. Provide expert level consultation on IT systems architecture with specific emphasis on geospatial technology function and performance.

Serve as a point of contact with IT systems managers in the FS CIO and USDA OCIO to coordinate implementation and management of enterprise systems and infrastructure, including cloud processing and storage. Provide expert level support and management of on-site information security technology and protocols.

Serve as a lead consultant on IT systems to federal program management staff in GTAC and the GMO. Coordinate with FS and USDA CIO organizations and agency technology users to evaluate and implement enterprise remote sensing technology including remote sensing software acquisition and distribution, hardware acquisition and evaluation and general IT system administration.

The minimum requirements for this position include all of the following:
Minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience in project management, client maintenance, and IT system development. Demonstrated experience managing specialized geospatial data acquisition, management, and distribution systems and geospatial web applications.

Demonstrated expertise in managing IT systems that facilitate operational geospatial data processing and dissemination. Demonstrated expertise in preparing performance testing results, technical reports, and other publications. Demonstrated experience in managing enterprise geospatial software.

Demonstrated experience at implementing and managing data provisioning applications. Experience achieving computer system objectives by gathering pertinent data, identifying and evaluating options, and recommending a course of action. Experience in managing IT systems that support enterprise-scale geospatial operations is preferred.

Bachelor’s degree related to computer science or related discipline and ten (10) years of relevant professional work experience managing high-capacity computing and storage environment. OR Graduate degree related to computer science or related discipline and seven (7) years of relevant professional work experience managing high-capacity computing and storage environment.

OR PhD degree related to computer science or related discipline and five (5) years of relevant professional work experience managing high-capacity computing and storage environment.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
• Leadership – ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
• Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
• Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
• Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
• Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
• Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
• Organization – ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office
• Commitment -…