GIS Technical Architect (Raleigh)

DataStaff, Inc . is currently seeking a GIS Technical Architect for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in Raleigh, NC .

*This role is remote; however, local candidates are required.

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a GIS Technical Architect to provide standard GIS support services such as analysis and data processing, but also to provide support for the ArcGIS platform in the areas of user management, data management, metadata creation, and customer interaction.

The contractor will assist users in the creation and maintenance of new projects, including but not limited to dashboard and web experiences. In the coming year, this position will be especially important in assisting the GIS Unit in bringing federally mandated ADA Compliance to all published items. The contractor would share the team’s workload of supervising, auditing, and providing proper documentation to help new users do their jobs in accordance to all security policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in the accessibility working group to audit GO!NC and implement WCAG-aligned updates that ensure legal compliance and improve usability for users with disabilities.
• Design Experience Builder applications tailored to department workflows that enhance GIS tool accessibility and enable intuitive geospatial data interaction.
• Maintain the GO!NC ArcGIS Online environment for 4,500+users by administering user accounts and groups, and by developing user guides and documentation to drive platform adoption.
• Publish hosted and referenced map images and feature services across various ArcGIS Enterprise deployments and ArcGIS Online.
• Conduct requirements gathering for projects and consult with business units on appropriate tools and capabilities of GIS.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good communication skills with GIS and non-GIS users and good customer service skills.
• Be able to independently troubleshoot applications.
• Knowledge of ArcGIS Online and Enterprise administration, experience with ArcGIS Pro, and knowledge of Python and/or SQL.
• Demonstrated ability to create and complete projects from initial requirements gathering to final customer acceptance.
• Be experienced with publishing hosted and referenced services on federated and unfederated GIS servers and with Survey123, Field Maps and Experience Builder.
• Demonstrate an understanding of accessibility requirements.

Required Skills

• 3 Years - Survey123, Field Maps, Experience Builder
• 5 Years - Strong oral and written communication, translation of non-GIS meetings and requests to GIS outcomes
• 5 Years - ArcGIS Pro
• 5 Years - ArcGIS Online Administration, Web Mapping, and Cartography
• 4 Years - ArcGIS Enterprise Administration & Server Management
• 3 Years - Arcade & Python Scripting

This position is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package . DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.