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 secure environments. This role emphasizes translating technical requirements into scalable architectures that support advanced analytics and decision-making. You will also serve as a trusted advisor, guiding customers on system design and implementation strategies.

• 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, other technical staff or 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 to meet unique and complex customer requirements
• Define business continuity for both on premise and cloud deployments following industry standards for security and governance
• Define best practices for deploying ArcGIS platform and design systems, including integration to non-Esri platforms
• Translate customer system requirements into software architecture and design specifications
• Advise customers on innovative and effective solutions using Esri technology and content
• Recommend relevant strategies, architectures, and solutions for Esri software implementation and migration
• Work closely with customers and partners to identify, design, and certify key GIS workflows for the ArcGIS enterprise platform
• 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
• Lead and empower the team by strategically managing all stages of the implementation process