Summary

• We are looking for a GIS Architect to design and support enterprise GIS architecture, with strong experience in spatial databases, infrastructure, networking, security, and enterprise systems.
• The ideal candidate should be comfortable working across GIS technology, databases, cloud/infrastructure, security, and enterprise architecture while working with technical and business stakeholders.
• ​Onsite: Dallas, TX

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain enterprise GIS architecture and technical solutions.
• Define architecture for spatial databases, GIS servers, networking, storage, and integrations.
• Evaluate and optimize GIS database and infrastructure performance.
• Support GIS security, governance, DR, and business continuity requirements.
• Develop automation and integrations using Python, JavaScript, REST APIs, and related technologies.
• Work with technical teams to ensure GIS solutions align with enterprise architecture standards.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to understand requirements and develop solutions.
• Support Agile delivery, SDLC activities, architecture reviews, and technical documentation.

Requirements

• Strong experience designing and supporting enterprise GIS architecture.
• Strong knowledge of spatial databases and RDBMS technologies, including:
• Oracle
• SQL Server
• PostgreSQL/PostGIS
• Similar spatial database platforms
• Experience with GIS servers, networking, load balancing, storage, and infrastructure.
• Experience with Python, JavaScript, REST APIs, or similar technologies for scripting and automation.
• Understanding of security architecture, governance, and enterprise security frameworks.
• Experience with disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity planning (BCP).
• Experience working with Agile methodologies and SDLC processes.
• Understanding of enterprise architecture governance.
• Strong consulting, stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.

Skills

• RDBMS
• Oracle
• SQL Server