Solution Architect – ArcGIS Enterprise (Defense & Intelligence)

Esri

Vienna, Virginia

Full Time

Posted June 23, 2026

$121k - $198k

Power Generation

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Job Description

Join Esri`s Professional Services team and lead the design of mission critical geospatial solutions supporting Defense and Intelligence operations.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement innovative and impactful ArcGIS platform-based strategies and solutions to meet unique and complex Professional Services customer requirements
Define business continuity for both on premise and cloud deployments following industry standards for security, governance, publication strategy and custom application architecture
Define best practices for deploying ArcGIS platform and design systems, including integration to non-Esri platforms, to meet business needs
Translate customer system requirements into software architecture and design specifications
Exercising excellent judgement, advise customers on innovative, effective, and creative solutions using Esri technology and content to help them make better decisions
Recommend relevant strategies, architectures, and solutions and work with customers to prepare Esri software implementation and migration strategies
Work closely and actively with Professional Services customers and partners to identify, design, and certify key GIS workflows for the ArcGIS enterprise platform and non-Esri platforms
Develop organizational level multi-year IT/GIS strategies to assist with technology change and budgetary planning
Act as a mentor and provide guidance to colleagues with less experience and other technical staff
Act as a lead, and empower the team by strategically leading all stages of the implementation process through mentoring, active coaching, review and aligning of budgets and portfolios, risk management and personnel management efforts

Requirements

8+ years of professional experience in GIS platform architecture and solution design
Experience designing and integrating high-performance computing, cloud, and edge-native architecture
Knowledge implementing zero trust, cross domain services, and securing classified networks
Professional experience architecting, implementing, and administrating enterprise IT-GIS solutions/systems that leverage the ArcGIS Enterprise platform (desktop, server, and online)
Demonstrated experience in platform architecture, solution design, project envisioning, planning, developing and deployment
Experience with Oracle; Microsoft SQL, and/or other RDBMS and Windows, Linux, and/or other server environments
Programming and scripting experience with Python, JavaScript, and/or HTML5 (modern web frameworks)
Knowledge of integration of other enterprise systems (such as ERP, EAM, CRM, SCM)
Experience with current technology implementation patterns including service-oriented architectures and cloud hybrid configurations
Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas to customers, executives, other technical staff or non-technical staff
US Citizenship with Active or Current (within 2 years) Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or related STEM field
Certification for AWS Certified Solution Architect or MCSE Cloud Platform and Infrastructure or equivalent
CompTIA Security + certification
Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or related STEM field
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Benefits & Perks

Esri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is
$120,640
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$197,600 USD