System Architect

System ArchitectGenesis10 is currently seeking a System Architect for a full-time, 12+ month remote contract opportunity with a Professional Services Firm.This role serves as an enterprise technology professional for the Enterprise Architecture Practice Area, providing technical direction and problem-solving expertise for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) projects for utility customers.Responsibilities:Perform configurations, installations, upgrades, testing, tuning, support, and other implementation-related tasksSupport business development efforts by designing solutions, creating statement of work content, and estimating levels of effortLead and contribute to GIS Enterprise Architecture workshops and related discussions involving utility customersProvide overall technical expertise for system design, implementation, assessment, consulting, and managed service engagementsManage technical deliverables for projects, including architectural diagrams, use-cases, requirements gathering, solution design, and other specification documentationBuild high-level and detailed Enterprise Architecture diagrams specifying all required software, hardware, network, database, and other enterprise componentsDesign database solutions, including enterprise geodatabasesValidate system requirements, determine system configuration, and estimate system sizingProvide technical architecture direction for software development teams, quality assurance personnel, and training staffRequirements:11-16 years of work experience in enterprise system consulting and large-scale technology projects, preferably for utility customers6-11 years of work experience in enterprise GIS with a combination of system design, Enterprise Architecture, system implementation, and system administrationThorough background in deploying, configuring, administering, and supporting Esri ArcGIS products, including ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS OnlineIn-depth implementation, configuration, and administration experience with datacenter virtualization and hypervisor platforms such as VMware, Citrix, Hyper-V, and NutanixPrior experience with configuring enterprise system security solutionsEnterprise configuration experience with Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) technologies from vendors such as NVIDIA and AMDSolid understanding of Layer 4 and Layer 7 load balancing and reverse proxy solutions such as F5 BIG-IP, NGINX, and Citrix Client (NetScaler)Experience with enterprise applications including Microsoft Office 365, Azure DevOps, Citrix, and VMware vSphereExperience with system monitoring and tuning tools such as ArcGIS Monitor, Dynatrace, and SolarWindsFamiliarity with integration tools such as Kafka, Boomi, and MuleSoftHands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, microservices, and containerizationIn-depth understanding of private cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environment technologies (VDI, VLANs, IAM, DNS, VPN, etc)Aptitude in identifying single points of failure throughout an architecture and recommending risk reduction measuresEducation:Bachelor's Degree from an accredited postsecondary institution in Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, or other related disciplineMaster's Degree in a related discipline is a plusCertifications:Active and maintained associate-level technology certification from at least one major vendor or relevant industry organization such as TOGAF, Microsoft, VMware, Citrix, IBM, Oracle, or Esri, or the ability to become certified within 12 months of employmentFrameworks:Familiarity with Waterfall and Agile implementation methodologiesUnderstanding of the Esri Well Architected Framework (WAF)Business travel could be up to 50% at times, however the amount may vary depending on client and project requirements.Pay range: $75.00 per hourOnly candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!