ArcGIS Enterprise Solutions Architect

Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced ArcGIS Enterprise Solutions Architect with 5–7 years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise geospatial systems. This role is responsible for architecting scalable, secure, and high-performing ArcGIS Enterprise environments, developing and guiding enterprise GIS strategies, and integrating geospatial capabilities into broader organizational IT and business workflows. This position will also participate in establishing geospatial governance frameworks, including defining Enterprise vs. AGOL hosting recommendations, metadata standards, and archiving timeframes. Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement ArcGIS Enterprise architectures, including Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Data Store, and Enterprise Geodatabases Develop system architecture diagrams and deployment strategies for cloud and on-prem environments Configure and manage ArcGIS Enterprise environments to meet performance, scalability, and security requirements Integrate ArcGIS platforms with enterprise systems Support deployment automation and DevOps practices for geospatial systems Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams and junior staff Perform system performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions Ensure QA/QC and adherence to enterprise GIS standards and best practices Establish and implement GIS governance frameworks, including roles, policies, and decision-making structures Develop and maintain policies for data access, sharing, security, and metadata management Support the alignment of GIS initiatives with organizational priorities and strategy Required Skills & Required ExperienceRequired Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field 5–7 years of experience in GIS with a focus on enterprise systems Strong experience with ArcGIS Enterprise (Portal, Server, Data Store, and Enterprise Geodatabases) Experience with ArcGIS Online and hybrid deployments Experience with cloud platforms (Azure) Experience with security protocols and identity management (AD, SSO) Experience with databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL) Knowledge of web services (REST, APIs) and system integration Strong understanding of system architecture and infrastructure design Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with scripting/automation (Python, PowerShell) Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) Experience supporting utilities, infrastructure, or government clients Key CompetenciesSystems thinking and architecture design Problem-solving, troubleshooting, and issue resolution Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to lead technical teams and mentor staff *At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.#LI-EB1Salary RangeThe projected range for this position is $101,000-$130,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.Job SummaryJob ID: 15920# of Openings: 1Job Location: US-VA-FairfaxCategory: Geography/GISRelocation Assistance: NoService Line: MCS