As a Solution Architect at Esri, you will lead the design of geospatial solutions for Defense and Intelligence operations. You will work closely with mission-focused organizations to architect and deliver enterprise ArcGIS solutions in complex environments. This role emphasizes translating operational requirements into scalable architectures while ensuring security and alignment with mission needs. You will also mentor colleagues and guide customers on best practices and innovative solutions.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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, and non-technical staff.
• US Citizenship with Active or Current Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or related STEM field.

• Design and implement innovative and impactful ArcGIS platform-based strategies and solutions.
• Define business continuity for both on premise and cloud deployments following industry standards.
• Define best practices for deploying ArcGIS platform and design systems.
• Translate customer system requirements into software architecture and design specifications.
• Advise customers on innovative and effective solutions using Esri technology.
• Recommend relevant strategies, architectures, and solutions for Esri software implementation.
• Work closely with Professional Services customers and partners to identify and certify key GIS workflows.
• Develop organizational level multi-year IT/GIS strategies for technology change and budgetary planning.
• Act as a mentor and provide guidance to colleagues and technical staff.
• Lead and empower the team through all stages of the implementation process.